How would you describe the US budget bill, that is currently working its way through Congress? Do you know about it?
Believe it or not, its official name is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA), popularized by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson. It is a House Republican proposal for reconciliation, which would allow for expedited consideration of certain budgetary measures.
With all the distracting trouble in the world—protests, Middle East attacks, assassinations over the weekend—it’s actually easy to forget that this budget has not yet been approved. It’s still pending in the Senate. But there are urgent calls by our bleeding disorder community leaders for all of us to consider what’s at stake… and to consider taking action to protect health care budgets that affect us all.
There are tax cuts of various kinds; there are spending cuts of various kinds, and these are the areas that should concern us all. The bill includes various ways to cut spending in Medicaid, food stamps, and student loan repayment programs.
Interestingly, the government’s own Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the bill will add $2.4 trillion to primary deficits over the next ten years. There are concerns by the CBO that the bill could add $1,600 per year to low-income Americans taxes.
The Senate vote will happen before July 4. We have two weeks left to make a difference. You could make a difference, but only if you get educated about the bill.
Go here to learn more: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1/text
| Click these to learn more: 🔗 How the Bill Increases the Deficit🔗 Smarter, Compassionate Budget Solutions🔗 Medicare Cuts🔗 Medicaid Cuts🔗 Affordable Care Act Cuts🔗 SNAP Cuts |
Changing Policies Mean Take Advocacy Action Now!
The Coalition for Hemophilia B has created an excellent Action Sheet to help give you ideas and action items to help protect Medicaid and vital healthcare programs for those living with hemophilia. Consistent, respectful calls to your senators and representative can make a significant difference. Download the Action Sheet here.
