How Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Hurts Black Communities
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 6, 2025
Congressional Republicans are moving closer to passing President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which could have major ramifications for Black Americans.
Among other things, the legislation would gut Medicaid, slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and limit access to federal student loans — outcomes that would disproportionately burden Black Americans, who rely on these services at higher rates.
Trump has given his allies in the House and Senate, both of which are controlled by Republicans, until July 4 to deliver the legislation. The Senate passed the bill on Tuesday; the House passed the . . .
