In early July 2025, multiple U.S. Representatives and local officials organized a series of telephone and virtual town halls to discuss the impacts of recent federal legislation on healthcare and other community issues. The events focused primarily on the consequences of the budget bill signed into law by former President Donald Trump, often referred to as the "Big Ugly Bill" or the "One Big Beautiful Bill" depending on the political perspective. Lawmakers such as Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Bobby Scott, Rep. Troy Carter, Rep. Lois Frankel, and Rep. Henry Cuellar hosted discussions addressing concerns about Medicaid, Medicare, and broader healthcare access, highlighting potential losses for millions of Americans. These sessions also included updates on congressional efforts, Republican initiatives to strengthen Medicaid, and the broader fight over healthcare policy. Local leaders, including Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, emphasized the bill's destabilizing effects on rural healthcare systems and community resources. The town halls provided constituents the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with their representatives about the legislation's local and national implications.