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Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) was established in 1984 following the release of the Grace Commission report under President Ronald Reagan. The organization’s mission is to conduct research and public education on government waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. CAGW was the first organization to uncover and publicize a comprehensive list of earmarks through its annual Congressional Pig Book. To date, CAGW has helped to save taxpayers $2.4 trillion.

Critical Waste Issues for the 118th Congress

CAGW's Critical Waste proposals are essential to creating a more effective and efficient government and reining in excessive spending.

2024 Congressional Pig Book

The Congressional Pig Book is CAGW's annual compilation of the pork-barrel projects in the federal budget.

The Latest

The WasteWatcher

The CFPB’s Desperate, Final Gasp Under Biden

The CFPB has been attempting to overreach its authority in the final days of the Biden administration.

Eric Maus January 16, 2025

The WasteWatcher

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns the FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

Federal Appeals Court correctly finds the FCC had no authority to impose new net neutrality rules.

Deborah Collier January 2, 2025

The WasteWatcher

Ending Regional Commissions: A Prime Cut for DOGE

Congress can advance government efficiency by cutting corporate welfare programs.

Alec Mena January 2, 2025

The WasteWatcher

States Should Prepare for a Rainy Day

Some states have built healthy emergency funding reserves; others may leave their taxpayers out in the cold.

Alec Mena December 20, 2024

The WasteWatcher

Biden Hits Gas Pedal on Wasteful Spending

End of year government spending sprees are common but the Biden administration has hit the gas pedal on wasteful programs.

Deborah Collier December 11, 2024

The WasteWatcher

133 Broadband Programs May Be 132 More Than Necessary

It is time to review the 133 broadband programs across 15 federal agencies with an eye toward consolidation.

Deborah Collier December 5, 2024

Action Center

National Petition to Stop IRS Spying

TELL CONGRESS: Do Not Raise the Debt Limit Without Cutting Wasteful Spending

TAKE ACTION: Oppose Earmarks

TELL WASHINGTON: Cut Government Waste!

Porker of the Month

FTC Chair Lina Khan

November

FTC Chair Khan is CAGW's November 2024 Porker of the Month for consistently overreaching her authority, violating ethics standards, and pushing anti-capitalist policies.

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel

October

Chairwoman Rosenworcel distressingly denied vital funds for Starlink which hurt rural areas that need constant broadband access.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal

September

Taxing unrealized gains is a terrible idea that will be devastating to the economy and Americans’ lives and retirement plans.

Citizens Against Government Waste works to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government through research and public education.