Greg Murphy: The One Big Beautiful Bill Cut Crucial Health And Nutrition Resources For Rural Americans
The Reconciliation Bill’s Cuts To Medicaid Would Particularly Impact Rural Communities
NBC News Headline: “Rural Communities Brace For Medicaid Cuts In Republicans’ Big Bill.” [NBC News, 6/25/25]
The Big Beautiful Bill Act Would Result In 1.8 Million Individuals In Rural Communities Losing Their Medicaid Coverage. “Medicaid, which covers over 16 million people in rural communities, helps address barriers to health care and sustain rural hospitals. But many in Congress are considering Medicaid cuts that would have a devastating impact on rural hospitals and patients. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) would result in 1.8 million individuals in rural communities losing their Medicaid coverage by 2034. In addition, select Medicaid provisions in H.R. 1 would result in a $50.4 billion reduction in federal Medicaid spending on rural hospitals over 10 years.” [American Hospital Association, 6/16/25]
The Reconciliation Bill’s Cuts To SNAP Would Disproportionately Impact Rural Communities
Center For American Progress: “The Senate Has Released Its Version Of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Which Would Enact The Largest Cut To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) In The Program’s History According To Center For American Progress Estimates.” “The Senate has released its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would enact the largest cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the program’s history according to Center for American Progress estimates. Despite the proposal cutting less than the House-passed version’s nearly $300 billion in cuts, it is even more extreme than the House version in some key aspects. Moreover, this legislation comes at a time when food insecurity is rising across all 50 states, reaching levels not seen since 2014.” [Center for American Progress, 6/26/25]
NC Newsline Headline: “GOP Cuts To Food Assistance Would Hit Rural America Especially Hard.” [NC Newsline, 6/5/25]