Disability Belongs™, a nonpartisan and disability-led organization, expresses deep disappointment with Congress for passing a profoundly harmful budget reconciliation bill without sufficient scrutiny or consideration of its effect on impacted communities.
As passed, the bill will cut roughly $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade—the largest rollback of food assistance in U.S. history—and slash nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid, threatening the health coverage of millions, including disabled people and older adults. The bill will also impose stricter work requirements on both Medicaid and SNAP recipients, even though most of these recipients are already working.
We remain committed to advocating for equitable opportunity and the rights of all people with disabilities, including those who are multiply marginalized. “When policy is not guided by the needs of those most affected, the consequences can be absolutely devastating,” said Ariel A. Simms, President and Chief Executive Officer of Disability Belongs™. “This legislation will have far-reaching impacts that can’t even be fully imagined today. We, the people, deserve better.”
Our organization encourages the public to maintain hope and continue advocating for every community that will be adversely impacted by this legislation. President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. ET. We urge everyone to contact the White House and ask the president not to sign this bill into law. Call the White House now at 202-456-6213.
We will continue our advocacy, drawing strength from the incredible resilience of our community. Our hearts go out to everyone who will be harmed if this bill becomes law. We share our deepest gratitude for all the incredible advocates who have fought—and continue to fight—to hold policymakers accountable and ensure that policies serve all communities fairly.
