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September 10, 2025

Congress Just Enacted HR 1, Which Makes the Largest Cuts to Health Care and SNAP in History. Here’s What It Means for West Virginia

The enactment of HR 1, the Budget Reconciliation Bill, supported by all four members of West Virginia’s Congressional Delegation, cements the largest cuts to Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance in our nation’s history. While the legislation was federal, the effects will be felt locally, impacting families, food pantries, and health care clinics, as well as our state economy and budget, though many of the provisions are phased in over time.

HR 1’s Implications for West Virginians Who Get Their Health Care From Medicaid and the ACA Exchanges

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HR 1’s Implications for West Virginia Lawmakers and Health Care Providers

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