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CCAGW was established in 1984 to follow up on the implementation of the Grace Commission recommendations under President Ronald Reagan. CCAGW’s mission is to engage in grassroots advocacy and direct lobbying to enact legislation that would eliminate government waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. CCAGW releases annual Congressional Ratings of members of Congress, and to date has helped to save taxpayers $2.4 trillion.

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Critical Waste Issues for the 119th 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

Press

“Most Favored Nation” Implementation Expands Dangerous CMMI Authority

Washington, D.C.

Alexandra Abrams November 7, 2025

State Action

CCAGW Urges Ohio Representatives to Oppose HB 276

HB 276 would change how the federal 340B Drug Discount Program operates in Ohio.

Alec Mena November 3, 2025

Letters to Officials

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Support Overturning Improper Use of E-Rate Funds

S.J. Res.7 blocks the FCC’s E-Rate expansion, which misuses funds, raises taxes, and exceeds the program’s intent.

Grigory Menshikov October 31, 2025

Letters to Officials

CCAGW Urges Senate to Oppose the CMMI Models That Use MFN Pricing

Using Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test Most Favored Nation pricing combines failed agency with bad policy.

Grigory Menshikov October 28, 2025

Letters to Officials

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Oppose the CMMI Models That Use MFN Pricing

Using Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test Most Favored Nation pricing combines failed agency with bad policy.

Grigory Menshikov October 28, 2025

Testimony

Testimony Before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on 340B

The 340B Drug Discount Program has drifted from its original mission of helping patients. The reforms promoted by CCAGW and the Senate HELP Committee majority staff report would fix 340B and restore the program to its original mission.

Eric Maus October 22, 2025

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

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

Critical Waste Issues for the 119th Congress

2024 Congressional Pig Book

The Latest

“Most Favored Nation” Implementation Expands Dangerous CMMI Authority

CCAGW Urges Ohio Representatives to Oppose HB 276

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Support Overturning Improper Use of E-Rate Funds

CCAGW Urges Senate to Oppose the CMMI Models That Use MFN Pricing

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Oppose the CMMI Models That Use MFN Pricing

Testimony Before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on 340B

Action Center

Porker of the Month

Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito

Rep. Melanie Stansbury

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