This session focused on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law on July 4, 2025. Below, you’ll find a full replay of the discussion, helpful resources, and additional reading to better understand the bill’s implications for the social work profession and the communities we serve.
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Resource Guide to Navigate & Understand the OBBBA
Overview & General Impact of the OBBBA
These links offer high-level summaries and broad analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s structure, motivations, and nationwide implications.
Tax Cuts & Child Tax Credit
This section focuses on tax changes, particularly benefits skewed toward high-income earners, and the erosion of supports for low-income families.
Medicaid, ACA & Health Coverage
These links analyze changes to Medicaid access, ACA subsidies, and work requirements—especially for vulnerable populations.
SNAP (Food Assistance)
These sources break down food assistance program cuts and their expected impact on hunger, mortality, and household financial stability.
Immigration Provisions
This section outlines the bill’s anti-immigrant measures, including impacts on refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented families.
Student Loans & Higher Education
These sources focus on how the OBBBA affects borrowing limits, federal loan access, and broader support for students.
Impact on California
This section offers state-specific data and commentary on how OBBBA will affect healthcare, food aid, and poverty in California.
Take Action: Advocacy & Civic Engagement
These tools and campaigns help you take a stand against the harmful impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Whether you’re urging lawmakers to oppose Medicaid cuts, protect SNAP and student loan forgiveness, or stand up for immigrant and Indigenous communities, these resources empower you to advocate directly, join coalition efforts, and protect what matters most.
