Hudson Valley SPEAKS OUT!

Congress has passed President Trump’s big “beautiful” budget, which allows huge tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans in exchange for drastic cuts to healthcare, education, food security, clean air and water, and the cost of living.

This budget bill harms millions of people across the country. Moderate and lower-income families, college students, seniors, children, veterans, and individuals with disabilities—most Americans—will experience this GOP budget as brutal.

Here we share short, personal stories from our Hudson Valley community, shedding light on the harms being inflicted by the Trump regime.  If you have a story to share, please contact us at speakout@indivisibleulster.com.

Here are the key harms associated with the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA):

• Cuts to Medicaid and Medicare: The bill implements historic cuts to Medicaid, potentially causing 10 million more people to become uninsured by 2034. It also includes a $45 billion cut to Medicare in 2026, escalating to $75 billion by 2034.
• Increased Costs for Families: Families may face higher costs for healthcare, food, and utilities due to cuts to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which could lead to 22 million families losing some or all benefits.
• Defunding of Planned Parenthood: The bill effectively defunds Planned Parenthood clinics, restricting access to essential services such as STI screenings, Pap smears, and prenatal care for Medicaid enrollees.
• Harsher Work Requirements: New work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP eligibility could make it more difficult for those in need to access benefits, particularly affecting parents and caretakers of children over 14.
• Administrative Burdens: Increased paperwork and administrative requirements may lead to eligible individuals being dropped from Medicaid, further limiting access to necessary healthcare.
• Environmental Rollbacks: The OBBBA rescinds funding for various environmental programs, including those aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creates new processes that may expedite environmental reviews at the expense of thorough assessments.
• Increased Immigration Enforcement Funding: The bill allocates over $170 billion for immigration and border enforcement, including significant funding for detention centers and border wall construction, which may lead to increased deportations and family separations.
• Impact on Vulnerable Populations: The bill disproportionately affects low-income individuals, immigrants, and communities of color, exacerbating existing inequalities and limiting access to essential services.