The recently enacted reconciliation bill, referred to by critics as the "Big Ugly Bill" or "Big Ugly Law," has drawn widespread opposition from Democratic lawmakers and labor organizations. The legislation reduces funding for health care programs and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), impacting millions of Americans who rely on these services. Lawmakers from various states, including Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, California, Missouri, and Arkansas, have highlighted the bill's consequences, such as fewer resources for health care centers and nursing homes, higher health insurance premiums, increased pressure on emergency rooms, and the potential closure of rural hospitals. Critics argue that the bill prioritizes tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and billionaire donors over the needs of working families, leading to cuts in Medicaid and weakening the social safety net. Labor unions like the AFL-CIO and public service organizations have actively campaigned against the bill, emphasizing its adverse effects on workers and vulnerable communities.
The reality of President Trump and Republicans' Big Ugly Bill? Higher healthcare premiums, increased strain on our emergency rooms, and rural hospitals at risk of closure. https://t.co/wkTSuZ2tU3
Today, I joined members of the Prairie Grove Chamber of Commerce for a productive meeting where I shared updates on my work in Washington, D.C., and answered their questions on the key issues impacting their businesses and community. https://t.co/qXA94cKMY1
Today I joined @UHKCMO, local health centers, & rural health partners to discuss how Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will gut Medicaid & weaken our safety net. These cuts mean fewer doctors, closed clinics, and families forced to choose between medicine & groceries. It’s https://t.co/J22DYBI29O