How to Analyse Federal Spending by Geography with ChatGPT
Analyse federal spending by geography with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Regional spending patterns in plain-language briefings.
Tool
ChatGPT analyses geographic federal spending and presents findings in accessible briefings. It explains what spending concentration in specific states or districts reveals about economic activity and political priorities, and tracks year-over-year trends with plain-language interpretation of what is driving the changes.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Government Spending tool:
- Ask: "How much federal money flowed into [state] last year?"
- ChatGPT returns spending breakdown with geographic and trend context
- Ask: "Which congressional districts in this state receive the most federal spending?"
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Government Spending tool
How has federal spending in Virginia changed over the last five years? Break down by agency and explain whether defence or civilian spending is growing faster. Which parts of the state receive the most federal money?
Tips
- Ask for spending trend commentary rather than just the numbers — understanding direction matters as much as scale
- ChatGPT can frame geographic spending in terms of economic dependence on federal contracts
- Request district-level breakdowns for politically sensitive analysis of where federal money lands