The House just passed what Trump called “One Big Beautiful Bill” — but for millions of working-class Americans, there’s nothing beautiful about it. This sweeping tax overhaul gives massive breaks to the ultra-wealthy while slashing crucial safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
It’s being praised as a “win for the economy” — but ask anyone who’s relying on food stamps or affordable health care right now, and they’ll tell you the economy is winning while they’re losing everything.
What Changed
Passed by the GOP-led House on May 23, 2025, the Trump tax bill proposes:
- Deep tax cuts for high-income earners and corporations
- A repeal of several progressive tax credits
- Over $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and SNAP over the next decade
- A rollback of IRS enforcement for high-income audits
This is a throwback to 2017 — but bolder, harsher, and laser-focused on shifting wealth upward.
Who It Impacts
This bill doesn’t just “tighten belts.” It strips them.
- Medicaid recipients: Cuts would force states to limit eligibility, affecting seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income parents.
- SNAP (Food Stamp) users: An estimated 3.2 million Americans could lose benefits due to new work requirements.
- Working families earning under $50,000 annually may see little-to-no tax relief, with some losing access to the Child Tax Credit entirely.
- Black and brown communities — disproportionately affected by poverty — will feel the most pressure from these cuts.
What to Do About It
This bill still needs to pass the Senate, which means now is the time to act.
- Call your senators. Use 5calls.org to be guided through who to call and what to say.
- Share your story. Post on social media using hashtags like #SNAPcuts #MedicaidMatters
- Get registered and mobilized. November 2025 elections could shift Senate control and halt this bill.
If you or someone you know is at risk of losing food assistance, call the SNAP helpline: 1-800-221-5689
“This isn’t economic policy — it’s financial warfare dressed in red, white, and blue.”
Every few years, they come back for our basic needs — and every time, they say it’s for “fiscal responsibility.” But gutting food programs while boosting yachts and tax shelters? That ain’t responsible. That’s deliberate.
This bill is a line in the sand. And it’s up to us to push back before more of us fall through the cracks.
This isn’t just a bill — it’s a blueprint for who gets to thrive and who gets left behind. If you’re tired of watching billionaires get tax breaks while families get crumbs, now’s the time to speak up. Call your senators. Share this article. Talk to your people. We can’t afford to be quiet while policies like this get passed in silence. If this hit home for you, subscribe to The Fender Bender Mag — because staying informed is how we stay ready. And I want you ready.
