The government buys a variety of products and services used to serve the public - everything from military aircraft, construction and highway maintenance equipment, buildings, and livestock, to research, education, and training. The chart below shows the top 10 categories and agencies for federal spending in FY 2022.
U.S. Government Spending, FY 2022
Top 10 Spending by Category and Agency
Percentage
Dollars
19 %
Social Security
15 %
Health
14 %
Income Security
12 %
National Defense
12 %
Medicare
11 %
Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services