American Academy of Nursing Reiterates Concern Over Changes to Medicaid Coverage and Funding in HR 1

July 1, 2025
 
The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) reiterates our deep concern for the changes to the Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP programs as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), which passed in the Senate this afternoon. While updated Congressional Budget Office scores are not yet available on the Senate version passed today, their most recently circulated budget reconciliation includes even steeper cuts to Medicaid than the House version—18% larger. As this legislation continues on a path toward enactment, the Academy cannot be more firm in our statement that this will have crippling effects on the health and wellbeing of individuals and the infrastructure that surrounds it.  

“From the outset, with the House budget resolution and up to the most recent Senate vote on the bill, the Academy has urged Congress to avoid cuts and protect essential health care coverage for millions of Americans. The Academy remains steadfast in our vision of Healthy Lives for all People. The policy changes proposed will drive down health outcomes, add burden and confusion when implemented, and create further economic, social, and financial insecurity for families and systems,” said Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FNAP, FAAN, President, American Academy of Nursing.

The Academy adamantly implores that the House take action to protect essential federal health care programs as the budget reconciliation moves forward for a vote.