One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
Coverage of One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in the Nexus archive.
- Michiganders are going hungry in the wake of federal food assistance cuts
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) has caused federal cuts to food assistance and healthcare, disproportionately harming Michiganders. The bill altered SNAP rules by raising the age threshold for exemptions from 55 to 65, which has resulted in many children and older adults losing vital benefits. Local food pantries report increasing need as hunger rises among Michigan families.
- Current federal threats to SNAP, WIC would exacerbate hunger in Michigan
Federal threats to SNAP and WIC programs in Michigan, including the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and recent Farm Bill proposals, are exacerbating food insecurity by cutting funding, imposing work requirements, and reducing benefits. Michigan faces a $94 million budget hit, with over 120,000 residents already losing SNAP benefits and rural communities disproportionately impacted by WIC cuts.