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Congress Cuts Medicaid, SNAP: 16 Million Americans at Risk

7/19/2025

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The passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" by Congress has sent shockwaves through the lives of 16 million Americans, slashing Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm, highlighting the dire consequences for marginalized families, particularly Black children, who will struggle to access vital health care. In response, organizations in California and New Jersey are mobilizing to protect these vulnerable communities.

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Story summary

The passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" by Congress has sent shockwaves through the lives of 16 million Americans, slashing Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm, highlighting the dire consequences for marginalized families, particularly Black children, who will struggle to access vital health care. In response, organizations in California and New Jersey are mobilizing to protect these vulnerable communities.