Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed harmful budget cuts that would significantly impact the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other vital public benefit programs in Colorado like Medicaid.
The budget reconciliation bill now moves to the Senate, where it will undergo mark-ups and may be amended before a final vote. A vote is expected before the July 4th recess, though this could change depending on how negotiations unfold. If the Senate makes changes, the bill will return to the House for another vote.
We urge our network to take action by finding and calling your U.S. Representative:
- Thank Representatives DeGette, Crow, Neguse, and Pettersen for voting NO, and
- Share your disappointment with Representatives Boebert, Crank, Hurd, and Evans for voting YES.
Want to learn about what’s in the bill, the impacts on SNAP, and what they mean for Coloradans?
Watch this explainer video from our Policy Manager Dayana Leyva and Communications Coordinator Nina Cicero-Soles that’s featured on our Instagram @endhungerco:
Or, read our breakdown of the Nutrition and Agriculture portion of this legislation.
If you’re interested in regular updates on this bill and other policy issues, join our Federal Policy Committee, which currently meets monthly. Contact us to get involved.
