President Biden and Immigration: A Disconnect between Rhetoric and Policy

CLASP's recent analysis of three agencies within the Department of Homeland Security reveals a disconnect between the president’s rhetoric and priorities, which mirror the approach of his predecessor.

April 20, 2023 | Fact Sheet | Juan Carlos Gomez

Biden’s DHS Budget Request Underscores a Punitive Approach to Immigration

December 13, 2022 | Fact Sheet |

Paving a Pathway to Prosperity: Young Adults

December 13, 2022 | Fact Sheet |

Paving a Pathway to Prosperity: Working People

The federal government provides a majority of resources for programs that help low-income people, even when state and local government administers the programs. Smart investments and strong protections help low-income people get ahead. Cutting or repealing supports traps families in poverty. People of color, who are disproportionately low income, are particularly affected. CLASP advocates for a strong federal budget and for federal legislation and regulations that promote economic security and wellbeing for low-income children, youth, families. In particular, we advocate for policies that support work; provide access to health, nutrition, and other supports; and invest in education and training. We also tell the stories of those who are affected by federal budget cuts and caps—showing how policy truly affects low-income people.

Federal Spending Priorities

New from CLASP

April 27, 2023 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

President Biden and Immigration: A Disconnect between Rhetoric and Policy

December 13, 2022 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

David Hansell Elected Chair of CLASP Board of Trustees

December 06, 2022 | Blog Post | Child Care and Early Education

Year-End Congressional Priorities to Advance Economic Equity, Opportunity

December 01, 2022 | Blog Post | Child Care and Early Education

ARPA Saved Child Care, But Recovery Requires Significant Federal Funding

September 13, 2022 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

House Action on Reconciliation Package Could Improve Lives of Millions

Families, child care providers, and workers have been waiting a generation for a moment like this when Congress considers making truly historic investments in the areas of child care and paid family and medical leave. Altogether the proposals in this reconciliation package reimagine a society that will ensure an equitable and powerful recovery for all.

House Action on Reconciliation Package Could Improve Lives of Millions