President Donald Trump signed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (referred to as the CR) into law over the weekend, after it was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This act extends government funding through September 30, 2025, and prevents a shutdown, but it is crucial not to overlook the long-term budget resolution passed by the House on February 25, 2025, which could gravely affect the health and well-being of mothers and infants across the nation.
The CR addresses short-term funding, but the long-term budget remains the primary objective of the House majority, with a goal of reducing federal spending by $1.5 trillion over the next decade. The most concerning aspect of this resolution is its directive to the House Energy and Commerce Committee to identify $880 billion in savings, making significant Medicaid funding reductions highly likely. Although the resolution does not explicitly outline these cuts, the substantial savings target strongly suggests that Medicaid is a primary focus.
