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SNAP Cuts Threaten Health, Economy, and Millions of Californians

9/16/2025

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Summary

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Research shows that SNAP assistance improves health outcomes and boosts local economies.
The Republican megabill (H.R. 1) proposes a 20% budget cut to SNAP.
New eligibility restrictions may reduce or eliminate benefits for over 97% of CalFresh households.
H.R. 1 also cuts Medicaid funding by about $1 trillion, marking the largest healthcare cuts in U.S. history.
Up to 3.4 million Californians could lose Medi-Cal coverage, risking $30 billion in annual federal funding.

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Story summary

Research shows that SNAP assistance improves health outcomes and boosts local economies.
The Republican megabill (H.R. 1) proposes a 20% budget cut to SNAP.
New eligibility restrictions may reduce or eliminate benefits for over 97% of CalFresh households.
H.R. 1 also cuts Medicaid funding by about $1 trillion, marking the largest healthcare cuts in U.S. history.
Up to 3.4 million Californians could lose Medi-Cal coverage, risking $30 billion in annual federal funding.