Chicago Faith Leaders Urge Lawmakers To Reject Trumps Big Beautiful Bill Ahead Of Final Vote

Faith leaders in Chicago rallied against President Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” on Wednesday, calling for lawmakers to reject the legislation ahead of a critical vote. Dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” the proposal includes major tax cuts but is projected to add $3. 4 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. Critics argue that it would result in $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and significant reductions to SNAP, impacting over 200,000 Illinois residents. State Rep.

Kam Buckner condemned the bill as a tool for creating a permanent underclass, while Rev. Michael Pfleger warned that cuts to food assistance would severely affect local food pantries. The rally gathered support from pastors and state lawmakers, who urged legislators to prioritize their constituents' welfare over party lines. The legislation is now under debate in the House, with a Republican push for final approval by Independence Day. Local leaders assert that the passage of the bill poses a direct threat to health care access and food security for vulnerable populations.

The Congressional Budget Office predicts that Medicaid cuts could leave 11. 8 million more Americans uninsured by 2034.