On February 24, 2025, the House Rules Committee voted 9-4 to advance a budget resolution that proposes significant cuts to Medicaid and federal nutrition assistance, impacting millions of low-income Americans.

Additionally, a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities highlights that cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could adversely affect over 9 million low-income individuals, exacerbating food insecurity and harming local businesses.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal has also voiced her opposition to the budget resolution, asserting that she cannot support cuts to essential programs for working families.

The budget resolution seeks to fund trillions in tax cuts primarily benefiting wealthy individuals, raising concerns among some House Republicans about the scale of the proposed Medicaid cuts.

Democratic amendments aimed at safeguarding Medicaid and SNAP were rejected by GOP committee members, showcasing the partisan divide on the issue.

The Economic Policy Institute warns that the proposed $880 billion in Medicaid cuts could lead to reduced incomes for the bottom 40% of Americans, with the poorest households facing the most severe consequences.

As the budget resolution moves forward, Democrats are expected to unanimously oppose it, complicating its passage and leaving House Speaker Mike Johnson with narrow margins for approval.

Critics of the bill argue that it represents a betrayal of Republican promises to lower costs for everyday Americans, instead prioritizing tax breaks for billionaires and corporations.

Rep. Gabe Amo has criticized the Republicans for neglecting programs that support hungry children and sick Americans, emphasizing the negative impact of the proposed budget cuts.