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The Fallout of HR 1
In July 2025, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) or H.R. 1, which inflicted unprecedented cuts to the health care and SNAP programs. Thousands of Tennessee families and children have already lost health coverage or food aid. Many more will feel the impact as different parts of the bill take effect over the next year.
As H.R. 1 is being implemented and its effects measured, join TJC to keep up with changes to healthcare and food assistance. Check out the resources below to learn about the bill's harmful impacts and to stay engaged in the work to protect these programs
Delay the SNAP Benefit Cost Shift
Because of H.R. 1, Tennessee is required to pay a portion of SNAP benefits starting in Fiscal Year (FY) 2028, starting October 1, 2027. This means that Tennessee state legislators will need to include this cost in this upcoming state budget cycle if it isn't delayed. Tennessee federal legislators must act NOW to help our state.
Tennessee needs time to adequately prepare. Urge Congress to find a way to delay this SNAP benefit cost shift. Click below to advocate for states to receive equal treatment and demand 2-year delay!
Congress Must Fully Fund WIC!
Congress determines the budget for each fiscal year (FY) through the appropriations process. For the FY2027 budget, the House proposed cuts that would take nutritious food from 120,000 families. The House wants to cut overall WIC program funding and take dollars from families that are currently used to buy fruits and vegetables through the cash value benefit (CVB). This makes NO sense! Grocery prices are soaring and this is a successful program that supports the growth and development of moms and babies.
The budget bill will continue to move through the House and Senate, and fully funding WIC must be a priority. Please urge your congresspeople to support moms and babies and fully fund WIC.
The Wednesday Brief:
Health & Nutrition in Focus
1st Weds of Month | 11:30 AM CT
Join TJC on the 1st Wednesday of the Month at 11:30 AM CT to stay informed about the federal and state changes affecting public benefits programs such as Medicaid, Marketplace coverage, SNAP, and more.
This is a series of check-ins to share vital information, where we’ll break down the latest developments as they occur and explain how you can make a difference!
If you want to watch more recordings from our Health & Nutrition series, click the button below to be directed to our Youtube Playlist with all videos:
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Our staff, volunteers, interns, and network of advocates and supporters are the soul of our work. The work we do every day to change the system and support our clients would not be possible without a strong team working together to make it happen. We are an inclusive organization and strive to ensure every person has access to the resources they need to live with dignity and opportunity.
Learn about all the ways you can get involved with our work below!​