The total expenses of the US federal government estimated 2024 at 6.75 trillion dollars – according to the Treasury – for $ 4.92 trillion representing government revenues to reach the gap between revenues and expenses of $ 1.83 trillion.
Government spending includes two main categories: mandatory spending and appreciated spending, as the first relates to social programs and benefits on debt and constitutes 74% of the budget, while the second includes the field of defense and non -defense programs such as housing, education and transportation.
