Wisconsin Republicans Vote Medicaid, Food Assistance Cuts to Fund Tax Breaks

Republicans in Congress, including Wisconsin representatives, have advanced a sweeping budget bill with significant cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which critics argue disproportionately hurts low-income families and rural health systems. The bill proposes to cut approximately $790 billion from Medicaid and $300 billion from SNAP, with millions projected to lose coverage and benefits, while shifting more responsibility and costs to states. Advocates warn these cuts will deepen health disparities, increase uncompensated care costs, and place additional burdens on Wisconsin families. President Donald Trump has actively pushed for the bill’s passage, emphasizing unity within the GOP and claiming that the cuts target waste, fraud, and abuse without altering core social safety net programs like Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security. However, the Congressional Budget Office and policy experts dispute these claims, highlighting the real risk of coverage losses and increased hardships for vulnerable populations. The bill also includes tax cuts benefiting the wealthiest Americans and contentious provisions on state and local tax deductions, sparking intra-party debates ahead of expected Senate consideration.