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How much of the federal budget is mandatory spending?

The federal government spent $6.2 trillion in fiscal year 2023 — $3.8 trillion of mandatory spending, $1.7 trillion of discretionary spending, and $659 billion in interest on outstanding US debt.

What is mandatory spending?

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