"The One Big Beautiful Bill obviously covers a lot of different legislation, and within it, there was a section that recategorized who is eligible based on immigrant status for a handful of programs, and that was specifically Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program), SNAP, and marketplace subsidies," Thomas said.

The enactment of President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' on July 4, 2025, marks a significant shift in U.S. social policy, introducing a historic $186 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).