Budgeting for Change: What Recent Federal Spending Decisions Mean for Health and Equity

Series 2 of 3 Includes Conversation with Experts from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities to explain the Impact of Recent Congressional Budget Decisions

Over the past few months, Congress passed several bills that dramatically reshape how public programs are financed and administered. These changes—ranging from SNAP and Medicaid to climate and public health funding—may not grab headlines daily, but they carry long-term implications for how communities access care, navigate public systems, and manage health and well-being.