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President Trump's ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' raising concerns about future of SNAP benefits and food insecurity
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are one step closer to making President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' federal law.
'It's going to impact farmers, grocery store owners, and really all around it's going to impact a lot of folks,' said Austin Prickett.
Austin Prickett is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
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Prickett says rural communities will feel the biggest punch if the legislation is passed.
'They have less resources. It's harder to get to food, it's harder to get to a grocery store. This proposal will put the state on the hook for around $200 million per year to fund these programs,' said Prickett.
The legislation would cut federal spending on SNAP benefits, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, all part of President Trump's efforts to lower taxes for Americans.
Bruce Lesley, President of First Focus on Children, an advocacy organization, says the bill poses a threat to struggling families and the success of children.
'Wealthy kids will be fine because they're going to get their full child tax credit. But for low-income kids, they will either qualify for only partial or no credit, and they also may lose other benefits like their nutrition and health care benefits,' Lesley said.
Oklahoma DHS sent a statement to News 4 about their plans moving forward.
Oklahoma Human Services is working with our partners to learn more about any potential effects on our programs. We will continue to communicate with partners and clients as we learn more.
Oklahoma Human Services
If the bill passes the Senate, it will then go to President Trump for final approval.
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