PolicyCost.org

Measuring the human cost of federal policy changes since January 2025

Policy Impact Tracker: Real-Time Data on Trump Administration & Project 2025 Impact

Welcome to PolicyCost.org's real-time impact tracker, where we monitor and quantify the human and economic consequences of Trump administration policies and Project 2025 implementation. Our comprehensive data visualization tracks key metrics including preventable deaths, diminished futures, economic burdens, and lost prevention opportunities. Through transparent methodology and verified data sources, we provide an objective assessment of how recent policy changes, including tariffs and healthcare modifications, are affecting American lives. This tracker serves as a crucial resource for understanding the tangible impacts of federal policy decisions on everyday citizens.

Lives Interrupted

Total preventable deaths due to recent policy changes across all sectors

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1 death every 8.7 seconds

Global Health: 103/hour
Deaths of Despair: 240K/year
Healthcare Loss: 15M affected
Disaster Response: +38-52%
Life Expectancy Gap: 14.6 years

Futures Diminished

Total life trajectories negatively altered by policy changes, weighted by severity

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2 futures per second

Lives Lost: 953,030/year
Health Impact: 4.9M/year
Economic Security: 2.5M/year
Education: 600K/year
Community Impact: 6M/year

American Dream Deferred

Total economic impact of policy changes on American households and businesses

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$69,444,444 US dollars per second

Market Value Loss: $6T total
Household Tariff Cost: $4,900/year
Pension Fund Losses: $140.7B
GDP Reduction: -1.1 points
Price Increases: +45% average

Prevention Opportunity Lost

Future costs created by cutting prevention programs today

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$15,850 US dollars per second

CDC Programs: 7.5× ROI
Environmental: 9× ROI
Early Childhood: 7× ROI
Global Health: 20× ROI

All counters are based on verified data sources and transparent methodologies. View our comprehensive methodology