Catholic Groups Oppose Proposed SNAP, Medicaid Cuts Across US

Republican lawmakers have proposed significant cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aimed at reducing federal spending, including stricter work requirements and shifting more costs to states, particularly affecting immigrants in the country illegally. These proposals have drawn strong opposition from Democrats, Catholic organizations such as Catholic Charities USA and the Catholic Health Association, and a broad coalition of advocates who warn that millions of vulnerable Americans could lose essential health care and food benefits. Public opposition is notably high, with polls indicating that 76 percent of Americans oppose the Medicaid cuts. Democrats argue that the cuts would harm low-income families, children, and seniors, accusing Republicans of prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy over families' needs. Republicans defend the changes as necessary reforms to curb waste and fraud and to prioritize Americans in need. The ongoing debate reflects a deep partisan divide over the future of these social safety net programs amid budget reconciliation efforts.