Overview

• House Republicans are finalizing a budget proposal targeting $880 billion in savings over 10 years, primarily through Medicaid and SNAP adjustments.
• Proposals include per-capita caps, reduced federal match rates for Medicaid expansion, and work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents.
• Moderate Republicans and key senators oppose deep cuts, with some setting red lines at $500 billion in Medicaid reductions to protect benefits.
• President Trump has threatened to veto any bill that reduces benefits, urging lawmakers to focus instead on eliminating waste and fraud.
• State officials warn that funding shifts could trigger automatic Medicaid rollbacks in some states, risking coverage losses for millions of low-income Americans.