Republicans in the House and Senate, including New York’s seven Republican members of Congress, passed a budget bill that cut health care, food assistance, and other critical programs that New Yorkers rely on. President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4, 2025.
The ongoing, Republican-led federal government shutdown means nearly 3 million New Yorkers could lose access to SNAP food assistance starting November 1 – with loss of heat assistance and other vital services to follow in the coming days and weeks. Impacts of the GOP shutdown are also due to send health insurance premiums skyrocketing for New Yorkers across the state.
If you are a New York State resident who uses SNAP, you will be notified by November 1 of any official updates regarding the status of your November benefits. Learn how the federal shutdown could impact your SNAP benefits in November.
Millions of New Yorkers will be impacted by these cuts. Below are just several of the most notable impacts that these cuts will have on our communities and residents.
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Impact of GOP Budget Bill on New Yorkers’ Health Care
2 Million
New Yorkers will lose their current health insurance coverage
$3+ Billion
increased costs for hospitals and providers
$8 Billion
Funding cuts that could force hospitals to cut services or close entirely
Impact of GOP budget bill on New York’s SNAP program
1 in 7
New Yorkers currently rely on SNAP
300,000
New York households will lose their benefits under the GOP Budget Bill
$220 per month
in lost food assistance for seniors, children, and families across New York
Republicans in Washington are resolute in their determination to inflict irreparable harm to the very programs that save the lives of millions of New Yorkers.
Help is Available Resources If You’ve Been Impacted by Federal Cuts
Governor Hochul Sounds Alarm on Impacts of the GOP Budget Bill
Governor Hochul repeatedly warned that New York couldn’t backfill the devastating cuts from the GOP Budget bill. Still, all seven Republicans who represent New York in Congress voted for the bill that slash billions from essential programs that support hard-working New Yorkers.
The Latest on Federal Cuts
Gov. Hochul & Rep. Torres Speak Out
August 18, 2025 | 12:31 PM EDTGovernor Hochul joined U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres and local elected officials to warn of the destructive ramifications of President Trumps “Big Ugly Bill”.
Sounding the Alarm on Federal Healthcare Cuts
August 4, 2025 | 2:30 PM EDTDuring National Health Center Week, Governor Hochul joined elected and community leaders in Western New York to sound the alarm on Washington Republicans’ devastating agenda, including the recently enacted “Big Ugly Bill” that rips away health care coverage from 1.5 million New Yorkers, cutting critical food assistance programs and pushing a disastrous trade war that is hurting small businesses and sending prices skyrocketing.
Gov. Hochul Condemns Federal Threat to Kids’ Health
July 30, 2025 | 9:41 AM EDTGovernor Hochul warned that a new federal policy threatens to disrupt health coverage for more than 750,000 young children across New York State.
GOP Budget Bill Will Hurt Hudson Valley Families
July 18, 2025 | 10:14 AM EDTGovernor Hochul joined U.S. Representative Pat Ryan, local elected officials, doctors, farmers and non profit workers to sound the alarm on the detrimental effects of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” on New York State.
Outlining the Impacts of ‘Big Ugly Bill’ on New York State
July 17, 2025 | 12:21 PM EDTIn the face of detrimental federal funding cuts, Governor Hochul convened a cabinet meeting to discuss the impacts of President Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” on New York State.
Jobs, Care, Livelihoods at Risk in the North Country
June 27, 2025 | 4:28 PM EDTGovernor Hochul slammed Washington Republicans for threatening the jobs, small businesses and health care of New Yorkers throughout the North Country.
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October 8, 2025 | 3:06 PM EDTGovernor Hochul highlighted a list of federal funding cuts, released by Congress, that outlines grants terminated by the Trump administration through the Department of Energy.