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House Bill Could Slash $797 Billion from Healthcare

6/15/2025

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Summary

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The Urban Institute raises an alarm over a House-passed budget reconciliation bill that threatens to slash U.S. healthcare funding by a staggering $797 billion in the next ten years. This drastic cut could leave 16 million more Americans without insurance, overwhelming hospitals and jeopardizing healthcare access, particularly in states like California and Texas.

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Historical Context

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law by President Obama in March 2010, significantly reduced the uninsured rate by 20 million Americans by expanding Medicaid and providing insurance subsidies. However, recent warnings of a potential $797 billion cut to healthcare funding threaten these gains, particularly in states like California and Texas, risking increased uninsured rates and straining healthcare resources nationwide.

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Story summary

The Urban Institute raises an alarm over a House-passed budget reconciliation bill that threatens to slash U.S. healthcare funding by a staggering $797 billion in the next ten years. This drastic cut could leave 16 million more Americans without insurance, overwhelming hospitals and jeopardizing healthcare access, particularly in states like California and Texas.

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