diff --git a/changelog_entry.yaml b/changelog_entry.yaml
index e69de29bb2d..0a7013583e8 100644
--- a/changelog_entry.yaml
+++ b/changelog_entry.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+- bump: patch
+  changes:
+    fixed:
+      - Replace placeholder description in pyproject.toml with actual project description.
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 58d9af4eb8c..ee6f848909a 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [project]
 name = "policyengine-us"
 version = "1.534.3"
-description = "Add your description here."
+description = "PolicyEngine tax-benefit microsimulation model for the United States"
 readme = "README.md"
 authors = [
     { name = "PolicyEngine", email = "hello@policyengine.org" }