House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, passed a bill that cuts health and nutrition programs, including Medicaid and SNAP. This bill, which passed 218 to 214 on a party line vote, also bars federal funds for Planned Parenthood. Two Republican representatives joined Democrats in opposition. The legislation, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," aims to extend tax cuts for the wealthy and comes amid ongoing partisan conflict, setting up implications for the 2026 midterms. Despite opposition, a provision for a nationwide ban on federal funding for gender-affirming care was removed after a ruling deemed it in violation of the Byrd Rule.
"This disaster of a bill has always been about one thing: funneling more wealth to the ultra rich while hardworking Americans - including LGBTQ+ people - suffer."
"MAGA members of Congress voted to kick millions of people off their health care, jeopardize access to essential HIV prevention and treatments, and erode the ability of Planned Parenthood to continue to serve all who rely on it."
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