Protect Healthcare & Nutrition for Millions
Oppose the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Right now, the Senate is racing to vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping proposal that would slash funding for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and undermine the foundation of programs millions of Americans rely on for healthcare and food assistance.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill would result in 10.9 million more people losing health insurance by 2034. Combined with other policy changes already set to take effect, the total number of uninsured Americans would rise by 16 million. The bill also threatens to reduce or eliminate food assistance for millions more, disproportionately harming low-income families, veterans, former foster youth, and people experiencing homelessness.
The proposal targets immigrant communities, increases red tape for states, and raises costs for those relying on Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage. It imposes stricter eligibility rules and administrative barriers that could prevent people from accessing the care and nutrition they need.
Lawmakers in the Senate are debating the bill now, with a vote expected soon. If it passes, the bill will return to the House of Representatives for a final vote.
Email your Senators and Representatives to demand a NO vote on this harmful bill.
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U.S. California Senators
San Diego County House of Representatives
Darrell Issa: Poway, Escondido, Santee, Lakeside, Ramona, Alpine, Julian, Mountain Empire
Mike Levin: Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Vista, Camp Pendleton
Scott Peters: La Jolla, University City, Point Loma, Coronado, parts of inland SD
Sara Jacobs: Downtown San Diego, La Mesa, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove
Juan Vargas: Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa
Tina, a current ECS Community Harm Reduction Team (C-HRT) Safe Haven resident, has been a recipient of both Medicaid and SNAP for about two years.
New to San Diego, Tina was diagnosed with three different varieties of cancer, one of which was Stage 5. She had no income at the time and would have been living on the street if she hadn’t been in the hospital. She had no family to turn to, no one to offer emotional or financial help. Thankfully, the hospital helped her get on Medicaid so she could afford the lifesaving treatment she needed.
“I just happen to be a fortunate person in my situation,” Tina said. SNAP is also crucial to Tina’s situation. “Since I don’t have any teeth, I can’t eat certain meals. I can’t eat everything the program [C-HRT] prepares. I have to buy stuff like oatmeal, stuff that I can eat,” she said.
Tina is in remission now. Her healing and day-to-day living would not be possible without Medicaid and SNAP benefits. “I would be homeless; I would go without,” she said. No one should be left helpless and alone in their greatest hour of need.
At ECS, we believe access to healthcare and nutrition is a basic human right. Right now, that right is at risk for millions of people. We’re standing up for the families we serve, and for communities across California and the nation. Join us in taking action and making your voice heard.