With the passage of HR 1 earlier this month, Illinois Partners is mobilizing alongside our coalition of advocates and human service providers to ensure that the voices of impacted communities are heard.
We are working to disseminate timely information, amplify resources, and provide clear, accessible education about the potential implications of this legislation for communities across Illinois. At the same time, we are engaging directly with state legislators to explore proactive strategies and policy solutions that will allow Illinois to respond effectively and equitably. This is a critical moment, and we are committed to ensuring that our state remains responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking in the face of federal shifts.
Resources on Impact of HR 1:
- Forefront’s Analysis for Nonprofits on the impact of HR 1. A detailed summary of what Nonprofits Need to Know About the Tax Reconciliation Bill
- Tracking the Medicaid Provisions in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill | KFF. This summary describes the health care provisions in the law (described as the Senate-passed bill) in four categories: Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
- Analysis of SNAP Cuts via Budget Reconciliation and the Harm to Illinois | GCFD. Greater Chicago Food Depository’s updated analysis of the devastating cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the final budget reconciliation bill.
- “SNAP in Crisis: The Cuts, Consequences and Plan for Collective Action” | GCFD. Virtual event on July 31, 2-3pm. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is hosting a webinar to discuss the anticipated consequences of the cuts to SNAP and how we can harness our collective power to advocate and organize against these federal changes.
- The Illinois Departments of Human Services (IDHS) and Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) will hold a virtual briefing on Trump’s budget law, its sweeping changes to programs such as SNAP and Medicaid, and its impact on the people of Illinois. The briefing will be live-streamed here at 1pm on Friday, August 1. IDHS Secretary Dulce Quintero and HFS Director Elizabeth Whitehorn will provide an overview of the legislation’s key health and human services provisions. The briefing will immediately be followed by a Q&A session facilitated by First Assistant Deputy Governor Ryan Croke.
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