In legislation signed into law on July 4, 2025, Congressional Republicans chose to enact the largest cut to food benefits for very low-income people through SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly called Food Stamps), in its history. These drastic cuts to SNAP will increase poverty, food insecurity, and hunger, including among children.
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The federal Reconciliation Bill’s tax provisions largely benefit the wealthy, but leaves everyday people behind
The federal Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 1) that was passed into law in July will make life harder for everyday folks across our country. This law’s tax provisions favor… Continue reading The federal Reconciliation Bill’s tax provisions largely benefit the wealthy, but leaves everyday people behind
Federal budget resolution paves way for deep cuts to the safety net, tax cuts skewed toward the wealthy
In Washington, D.C., the House and Senate have passed budget frameworks that demonstrate they are moving forward with plans to… Continue reading Federal budget resolution paves way for deep cuts to the safety net, tax cuts skewed toward the wealthy