While
exact final figures for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 aren't fully settled in early
2026, the federal government redistributed roughly $1.1 trillion to states
and localities in 2024, covering essential services like Medicaid, education,
and transportation, with similar levels expected for 2025, funded by federal
revenue from sources like income and payroll taxes. Specific breakdowns for
2025 will appear as Treasury data updates, showing federal spending categories
that flow back to states and individuals.
Key Takeaways & Data (from ~2024/2025 context):
Total Redistribution (2024): Around $1.1 trillion went from the federal government to state and local governments.
Major
Funding Areas: This money supports vital programs such as:
Medicaid & CHIP
(Children's Health Insurance Program)
Food assistance (SNAP/Food
Stamps)
Transportation projects (roads,
bridges)
Social Security & Veterans' benefits
Federal Revenue: This money comes from federal taxes (income, payroll, business) collected across all states, with California, for example, contributing a significant portion of individual taxes.
Where
to Find Official Data: U.S.
Treasury Fiscal Data and federal
spending page provide
official breakdowns as they become available.
In essence, while states send taxes to the federal government, the federal government then sends large sums back to the states to fund shared responsibilities.
In fiscal year (FY) 2025, the total amount of federal aid (grants) provided to state and local governments was an estimated $1.1 trillion. This figure covers a wide range of programs and services, with the majority directed toward healthcare programs like Medicaid.
Overview
of Federal Aid
Federal aid is a key component of state and local government funding, helping to finance services such as education, health care, and transportation. The estimated $1.1 trillion for FY 2025 represents about 3.7% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Key
Program Allocations
In
2025, a significant portion of federal grants was allocated to specific major
programs:
Medicaid: Over $615
billion
Child
Nutrition programs: $32 billion
Children's
Health Insurance Program: $18 billion
Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): $16 billion
Detailed state-by-state data for all programs in 2025 is available through the USAspending website.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+much+in+federal+taxes+were+sent+to+the+states+in+2025
Comments
I expect reductions in federal funding to States as Fraud and Abuse are uncovered. I expect removing 501C status will reduce Fraud and Abuse.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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