House Ways & Means Reconciliation Proposal Forsakes Everyday People to Benefit the Wealthy
Ashley Burnside,
May 19, 2025
Blog post from CLASP, a member of CHN
These proposals will deepen income inequality and reward wealthy Americans and corporations at a time when everyday Americans are struggling.
5 Pencils, Less Food, Less Health Care, Less Income
Deborah Weinstein,
May 15, 2025
President Trump and his allies in Congress seem to think average people are awash in excess – too many pencils! SNAP nutrition benefits that are too generous! Medicaid and Affordable Care Act coverage that’s too easy to get!
CHN Urges Members of the House of Representatives to Vote NO on the Energy and Commerce Reconciliation Bill
CHN Staff,
May 14, 2025
Letter to Congress
The House Energy and Commerce proposal will cut $715 billion from Medicaid, the largest cut to Medicaid in history, as part of a budget package that guts basic needs programs.
CHN Urges Members of the House of Representatives to Reject the Agriculture Reconciliation Bill
CHN Staff,
May 13, 2025
Letter to Congress
The House Agriculture Committee proposal will cut $290 billion from SNAP, the largest cut to SNAP in history, as part of a budget package that guts basic needs programs. Millions are at risk of losing SNAP.
National Urban League Convenes Leading Civil Rights, Economic Justice, and Policy Organizations to Launch Fair Budget Coalition
Fair Budget Coalition,
May 12, 2025
Editor’s note: The following news release was published by the National Urban League, and was revised on May 12, 2025. WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 10, 2025) — The National Urban League today launched the Fair Budget Coalition, a new alliance of civil rights leaders, economic justice advocates, and policy experts demanding a responsible...
