With a July 4 budget deadline approaching, Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) President Aaron Chapin is calling on the U.S. Senate to reject a House-passed budget bill that he says would devastate health care, nutrition, and education programs across the state and nation.

The bill, approved by the U.S. House 215-214 on May 22, includes $3.75 trillion in tax cuts primarily benefiting the wealthy, while slashing funding for Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and public education services.

President Trump has asked Congress to send the bill to his desk by Independence Day.

“Millions of Pennsylvania children and families depend on these essential services,” said Chapin. “If these cuts go through, the consequences will be severe—especially in rural communities.”

According to PSEA, the bill proposes:

   •$625 billion in Medicaid cuts, threatening health coverage for over 10 million Americans.

   •$300 billion in SNAP reductions, due to stricter eligibility rules.

   •$20 billion for private school vouchers, diverting funds from public education.

   •Barriers to higher education access for students.

PSEA says Pennsylvania could potentially lose billions in support, including $28 billion annually in Medicaid and CHIP funding, and $4 billion in SNAP assistance.

“This is not just a budget bill,” Chapin warned. “It’s the beginning of a dangerous plan to dismantle federal investments in health, nutrition, and education. The Senate must say no.”