Budget and Appropriations
CLASP engages in analysis and advocacy to ensure funding for effective programs that improve the lives of low-income people.
FEDERAL BUDGET: CLASP advocates to influence and analyzes the President's budget and advocates before the House and Senate Budget Committees as they consider the budget resolution.
LABOR, HHS AND EDUCATION APPROPRIATION BILLS: CLASP analyzes various appropriations provisions that affect key program for low-income people and advocates before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to ensure adequate funding for these programs.
LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION APPROPRIATON BILL: CLASP analyzes the LSC section of the Commerce, Justice, Senate and Related Agencies Appropriations' Bills and advocates for increased funding for LSC and the removal of appropriation restrictions on LSC funds.
Resources & Publications
- Mar 29, 2013 | Lavanya Mohan CLASP Work Supports Newsletter - March 2013 The Work Supports Newsletter is a monthly update that summarizes CLASP's work on safety net programs that include cash assistance (TANF), nutrition supports (SNAP), refundable tax credits, health insurance, child support enforcement and child care subsidies. Read Online