The Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland conducts public opinion surveys on federal policy proposals. www.publicconsultation.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lwh2w7lzxk2aAI-powered autonomous weapons are being developed across the world, including in the US. In response, the UN Sec-Gen is proposing a treaty banning any weapon that can fire without human control. Our survey finds 3 in 4 Americans favor the US helping to create that treaty. tinyurl.com/ympzbjns https://tinyurl.com/ympzbjns15 Aug 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwh2w7lzxk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lwgzfpuamc2aDeepfakes are increasingly being used for political purposes, including by politicians themselves. Our latest survey finds 8 in 10 Americans favor making it illegal for political campaigns, including PACs, to use any deepfakes. More findings on #AI regulation: tinyurl.com/ympzbjns https://tinyurl.com/ympzbjns15 Aug 2025 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwgzfpuamc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lwgz3lvp4k2aAI is increasingly being used to make decisions in healthcare, lending, criminal justice, welfare, and more. Our latest survey finds 8 in 10 Americans favor the government requiring such AI programs pass a test to ensure they are unbiased and law-abiding. tinyurl.com/ympzbjns https://tinyurl.com/ympzbjns15 Aug 2025 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwgz3lvp4k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lwgv6vwduc2gNew survey on #AI finds 8 in 10 Americans favor: Regulating AI that makes life-impacting decisions (e.g. in healthcare, lending) to prevent bias, legal violations. Requiring disclosure of AI training data. Prohibiting political campaigns from using deepfakes. More findings: tinyurl.com/5evwjunk https://tinyurl.com/5evwjunk15 Aug 2025 12:47 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwgv6vwduc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3luanwblvfc2xICYMI: New data shows broad bipartisan support for multilateralism: ✔️ Majorities want the U.S. engaged with key UN agencies (including WHO) ✔️ Oppose scaling back U.N. involvement ✔️ Oppose sanctioning the ICC—many favor joining it Full findings: bit.ly/411Dvjs https://bit.ly/411Dvjs18 Jul 2025 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3luanwblvfc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lu6hff6fi22pOut today: New survey finds majorities of both Rs and Ds: -favor the US being part of the eight major UN agencies, including the World Health Organization -oppose reducing how much the US works through the UN and its agencies -oppose sanctioning the ICC and favor joining the ICC. bit.ly/411Dvjs17 Jul 2025 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6hff6fi22phttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lsvvmdkexc23ICYMI: PPC’s June 2025 survey shows strong support for tax reforms targeting high-income and high-wealth individuals, with projected deficit reduction of $485 billion. Detailed analysis and methodology here: tinyurl.com/4xwea462 https://tinyurl.com/4xwea46201 Jul 2025 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsvvmdkexc23https://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lslwjfhuus2aICYMI: PPC’s June 2025 survey shows strong support for tax reforms targeting high-income and high-wealth individuals, with projected deficit reduction of $485 billion. Detailed analysis and methodology here: tinyurl.com/4xwea46227 Jun 2025 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lslwjfhuus2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lsjeyzg3ss2pICYMI: Recent PPC data finds that majorities across the political spectrum do not support cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, or medical research, nor do they support increases to defense and homeland security, contrary to proposed congressional cuts. View the full report: tinyurl.com/4xwea46226 Jun 2025 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjeyzg3ss2phttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lsgx2j4fus23While Congress works to extend the 2017 tax cuts, cut Medicaid, and increase defense spending, data from @publicconsultation.org finds most Americans support a completely different budget, that: –Raises income taxes on >$200k –Does not cut Medicaid –Reduces defense spending tinyurl.com/4xwea46225 Jun 2025 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgx2j4fus23https://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lmzi3vkjpk22New survey finds over three-quarters of Americans favor continuing tax credits for clean energy and buying electric vehicles, and nearly seven-in-ten oppose increasing the amount of offshore drilling, with majorities of Rs and Ds in agreement. See the full results: bit.ly/4cBsCtj17 Apr 2025 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzi3vkjpk22https://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lmwtjoyxnk2gNational Survey on Medicaid, SNAP and EITC: Reducing spending on Medicaid is opposed by a large and bipartisan majority of 81%, including 75% of Republicans and 86% of Democrats. A small majority of 55% favor increasing spending (R 49, D 65) 1/5 Full results: tinyurl.com/y48sbnj616 Apr 2025 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmwtjoyxnk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3llwdhmlmuk2sOur latest survey reveals broad opposition to expanding presidential powers-often bipartisan-including over independent agencies. We break down the complete findings on The Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Check it out: tinyurl.com/yujraje9 @federalnewsnetwork.com03 Apr 2025 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3llwdhmlmuk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3llw6wmwwt22dWhat US trade policy should be, according to the American public: Low tariffs on trade partners that abide by trade rules (68%), rather than higher tariffs on all (31%) High tariffs on China (71%) More trade deals with labor (82%) and environmental requirements (78%) tinyurl.com/4dkt9vrf https://publicconsultation.org/swing-six-it/it/03 Apr 2025 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3llw6wmwwt22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3llrph76gh22uICYMI: Raising tariffs on all imports to 20 percent is supported by just three in ten Americans, including less than half of Republicans (39%) and independents (32%). Bipartisan majority prefers keeping tariffs low, so long as trade partners abide by trade rules. Read more: tinyurl.com/4dkt9vrf01 Apr 2025 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3llrph76gh22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3llheypsq222sTrending: Most Americans agree that Presidents should not have more power over federal funds, but rather Congress should keep their authority over spending. @wsj.com (76%) @publicconsultation.bsky.social (63%)28 Mar 2025 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3llheypsq222shttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3llbzqm2sis2fOur new survey finds 63% of Americans oppose giving Presidents the power to block federal spending by impounding funds allocated through legislation. 🔗 Full survey: bit.ly/420EYaJ26 Mar 2025 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbzqm2sis2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3ll7mamtnrk2iA large majority of Americans want to keep government agencies independent. Our new study found that six in 10 people want the FEC, FCC, Federal Trade Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board to remain independent. See the full data here: bit.ly/420EYaJ25 Mar 2025 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7mamtnrk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lkvm7cm4gs24Majority of Americans oppose Presidents having unilateral authority to block federal funds (known as impoundment). Instead, they favor requiring that Congress approve any changes to spending (Dems 80%, Ind 67%, Rep 47%). 🔗 See our full study here: bit.ly/420EYaJ21 Mar 2025 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkvm7cm4gs24https://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lkvbymbf6k27New Survey: Most Americans oppose expanding presidential power. See our full study here bit.ly/420EYaJ21 Mar 2025 13:11 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkvbymbf6k27https://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lkld3cozzc2sAsked who should have the power to remove the independence of agencies, a large bipartisan majority (67%) said Presidents should not have the authority to do so unilaterally. 🏛️ This includes Democrats (81%), Republicans (52%), and Independents (73%). For more findings, visit bit.ly/420EYaJ.17 Mar 2025 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkld3cozzc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lkdsrwpzss2aICYMI: National Survey on Executive Authority A new PPC survey finds majority opposition to expanding Presidential power over independent agencies, federal spending, & the civil service. Check out the findings here: bit.ly/420EYaJ14 Mar 2025 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkdsrwpzss2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lkbuppdr7s24New Survey: In the midst of current debates about expanding Presidential authority, a new survey finds little public support for doing so. Large majorities oppose Presidents having direct control over independent agencies, federal funds. Read more: bit.ly/420EYaJ13 Mar 2025 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkbuppdr7s24https://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3lk7d6tdyt22k🤝 A large bipartisan majority of 80% believe that upholding the principle of collective security—defending nations under attack—should be a high priority for the U.S. This includes 79% of Rs and 85% of Ds. Dive deeper into the data here: 🔗 bit.ly/3Flop0912 Mar 2025 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk7d6tdyt22khttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3ljslzql6ks2l🔎 PPC's survey on international engagement reveals bipartisan support for key policies: - Military aid to Ukraine: Supported by 67%, including 57% of Rs and 79% of Ds. - U.S. membership in NATO: Favored by 78% nationally; 70% of Rs and 87% of Ds. 🔗 Explore the full findings here: bit.ly/3Flop0907 Mar 2025 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljslzql6ks2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3ljptinv3k22rAmericans aren’t sold on raising tariffs— Program for Public Consultation data shows where the public stands. @jenrubin.bsky.social and Steven Kull break it down on The Contrarian. Listen in to find out more: 🎧📷 bit.ly/4haTYaz06 Mar 2025 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljptinv3k22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3ljnlqjmvyk2zNationally, 68% of the US supports maintaining low tariffs on a mutual basis, provided that trade partners follow agreed-upon rules, rather than raise tariffs. Watch @jenrubin.bsky.social & PPC’s Steven Kull discuss what public opinion means for trade policy: bit.ly/4haTYaz05 Mar 2025 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljnlqjmvyk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3ljkspxmlws2l📢 PPC Director Steven Kull discusses public opinion about foreign aid and abolishing USAID on FNN's "Federal Drive with Tom Temin," using data from PPC's latest survey. 🎧 Listen to the full interview: bit.ly/4ie3ria https://bit.ly/4ie3ria04 Mar 2025 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljkspxmlws2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/publicconsultation.org/post/3ljinfgngbk2y🔎 ICYMI: Steven Kull joined @jenrubin.bsky.social to discuss public opinion on international security, USAID, tariffs & more. Bipartisan majorities (75-81% in swing states, 80% nationally) say upholding collective security should be a high priority. Catch the full convo: 🎧 bit.ly/4bjmCVA03 Mar 2025 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:xsadiiiagbkc5c2iet2cwlfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljinfgngbk2y