Hochul, Jeffries Raise Concerns Over One Big Beautiful Bill Act

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are urging the Senate to reject President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. They argue it threatens healthcare, potentially leaving 1.5 million New Yorkers without coverage, while cutting $700 billion from Medicaid spending. The Senate is set to debate the bill soon, with possible amendments before it returns to the House.

As the U.S. Senate prepares for a pivotal week, all eyes are on the discussion surrounding President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, following its recent passage in the House. New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are raising alarms. They believe the bill could have dire consequences for New Yorkers if it becomes law.

During a rally in Brooklyn, Hochul and Jeffries voiced their concerns. They argue that the act could lead to nursing home closures and funding cuts for Community Health Centers. “Nursing homes will close, hospitals will shut down,” warned Jeffries, calling the act part of Trump’s “reckless and extreme agenda.”

They contend that the bill could severely affect federal funding for Medicaid and the Essential Plan, leaving approximately 1.5 million New Yorkers without health insurance. Hochul highlighted, “What is supposed to happen to them?” She fears that without preventative care, many will end up in overcrowded emergency rooms, impacting everyone needing healthcare.

The proposed legislation aims to cut around $700 billion from Medicaid spending and introduces a new community engagement requirement—which necessitates at least 80 hours of activities monthly. This requirement wouldn’t kick in until January 2029. Hochul described the impact as using a “wrecking ball against vulnerable children, families, senior citizens…” emphasizing the nation’s responsibility to care for its weakest.

Meanwhile, supporters of the bill, including the president and House Republicans, maintain that these cuts are necessary to combat waste and fraud. The Senate is expected to deliberate on the bill soon and may make changes before sending it back to the House for further consideration.

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