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House GOP Pushes $1.1 Trillion Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid

5/14/2025

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House Republicans are advocating for sweeping reforms to SNAP and Medicaid, proposing tougher work requirements for SNAP and raising the age limit to 64, with a goal of saving $230 billion. Simultaneously, new Medicaid legislation would require enrollees to demonstrate work or volunteer status, aiming for $880 billion in savings, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable communities.

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House Republicans are advocating for sweeping reforms to SNAP and Medicaid, proposing tougher work requirements for SNAP and raising the age limit to 64, with a goal of saving $230 billion. Simultaneously, new Medicaid legislation would require enrollees to demonstrate work or volunteer status, aiming for $880 billion in savings, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable communities.