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Rep. Krishnamoorthi moves to restore Medicaid, SNAP cuts
The proposal follows widespread criticism of the OBBBA, which reduced Medicaid funding by more than $1 trillion and slashed SNAP by $186 billion nationwide.
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 26, Aug 2025
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi / REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) on Aug. 26 introduced legislation aimed at reversing cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enacted under the Republican-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The proposal, called the Bringing Back Benefits Act, seeks to roll back provisions that critics say represent one of the most significant assaults on health care and food assistance in decades.
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“The decision by President Trump and Congressional Republicans to slash Medicaid and SNAP to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest among us was a moral failure and a massive mistake,” Krishnamoorthi said while announcing the bill. “Families across Illinois and the nation are already feeling the devastating impacts of this so-called ‘Large Lousy Law,’ and we must act now to repeal these disastrous provisions before millions more are affected.”
During a July visit to Franklin Hospital in Benton, Krishnamoorthi noted that nine hospitals across Illinois are threatened by the Medicaid cuts, with the state projected to lose $6.73 billion in funding as a result of the law.
Analysts warn the OBBBA could strip healthcare coverage from up to 14 million Americans and reduce food assistance for millions more. In Illinois, an estimated 535,000 residents are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage while more than 200,000 could see cuts to their SNAP benefits.
The Medicaid provisions imposed stricter eligibility checks, expanded work requirements, and higher copayments for some recipients. The law also limited coverage for legal immigrants and shortened retroactive benefits. Health experts say long-term care providers, nursing homes, and hospitals will bear the brunt of the reductions, with some facilities facing possible closure.
The SNAP provisions shifted a greater share of costs to states, tightened eligibility criteria, and reduced funding for nutrition education programs. Policy experts say the changes could worsen food insecurity among low-income households nationwide.
Public opinion surveys after the law’s passage indicated significant opposition. A Pew Research poll found nearly half of Americans opposed the measure compared with less than one-third in support. A Kaiser Family Foundation poll showed opposition at more than 60 percent. Analysts estimate the cuts could expand the uninsured population by nearly 12 million people and force 7.8 million individuals off Medicaid.
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