MomsRising members across the country urge Congress to seize every opportunity to restore and protect the health care and nutrition programs that taxpayers prioritize—programs essential to our economy and to opportunities for moms, children, and families to thrive.
The consequences of H.R. 1 are already being felt across the nation. As the cost of health care and groceries continues to rise, millions of families are losing access to the very programs that keep our nation healthy, fed, and financially stable. Just one year after its passage, nearly 5 million people have lost health coverage, and more than 4 million people have access to nutrition programs. [1] [2]
Families cannot afford further cuts. Congress must act now to strengthen—not weaken—the programs that allow parents to go to work, care for their children, stay healthy, contribute to their communities, and make ends meet.
Specifically, we call on Congress to:
- Reverse the health care cuts (including $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts) enacted through H.R. 1;
- Reverse the nutrition cuts enacted through H.R. 1 in this year’s Farm Bill;
- Reject any additional cuts to nutrition or health care programs in the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills;
- Prioritize policies that expand access to affordable health care and nutrition assistance for all families, including permanently extending the ACA tax credits.
As we celebrate Independence Day with our loved ones, we are reminded that true freedom means having the ability to raise a family that can thrive, have affordable food, access health care, and build a secure future. Congress must act to protect that freedom.