Yale Budget Lab released an analysis showing that the Senate Republicans' 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' would boost incomes for high earners while cutting Medicaid and SNAP benefits, thereby adversely affecting low-income households. The report highlights the regressive nature of the legislation and exposes potential policy shifts that favor the wealthy, aligning with anti-authoritarian and progressive economic principles.

The Yale Budget Lab's analysis, cited in 'The Grown Up Tax Bill', estimated that an $80 billion increase in IRS funding over 10 years—although later rescinded—could have generated $637 billion in revenue. The study highlights the potential benefits of robust IRS enforcement in addressing tax avoidance and progressive revenue collection, supporting policy measures that counter regressive tax practices.

The Yale Budget Lab released an updated economic analysis showing that the combined effects of Trump’s tariffs and H.R. 1 under the Republican agenda would reduce after-tax incomes for the bottom 80% of U.S. households. This research highlights the disproportionate burden on lower income groups and critiques policies that facilitate wealth transfers to the richest.

The Yale Budget Lab celebrated its one-year anniversary, marking a milestone in its mission to provide nonpartisan, data-driven policy analysis on federal economic policies. The center has gained recognition for its timely reports on major issues such as tax reforms and tariffs, and its work has been widely cited by policymakers and media outlets. Its approach supports informed democratic debate and transparency, aligning with anti-authoritarian values even as it responds to evolving policy priorities under the Trump administration.