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• Report

  How Republican-Led Budget Cuts Could Impact Californians in Every Congressional District

  Access to affordable health care, housing, and nutritious food is necessary for all Californians to thrive. But Republican federal budget proposals would pave the way for deep and harmful cuts that would take health coverage, nutrition assistance, and other essentials away from millions of Californians who are already struggling to make ends meet in the … Continued
  
  Federal Policy
• Fact Sheet

  Policymakers’ Inaction Will Force Thousands of Formerly Unhoused Californians to Lose Their Homes

  key takeaway Without renewed support for the Emergency Housing Voucher program, thousands of Californians could lose stable housing. Policymakers have the power and responsibility to stop harmful cuts and protect everyone’s fundamental right to a stable home. The federal Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program currently helps over 15,000 Californians afford a safe place to live … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Housing & Homelessness
• Issue Brief

  Human Impact: Federal Proposals Would Cause Widespread Harm

  key takeaway Federal budget proposals threaten to cut funding for essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh, trading away Californians’ health care and food security to fund massive tax breaks for the wealthy — with devastating consequences for millions of families across the state. All Californians deserve access to resources that allow them the opportunity to … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Health & Safety Net
• Report

  Reconciliation Bill Passed by House Republicans Would be Devastating for Californians

  key takeaway The House reconciliation bill would deeply harm Californians by cutting funding for essential programs like health care, food assistance, and education — while granting massive tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations. These cuts would disproportionately impact families with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, pushing more people into poverty and widening … Continued
  Federal Policy
• Fact Sheet

  People With Disabilities Face Great Harm from Federal and State Budget Cuts

  key takeaway Cuts to Medi-Cal, IHSS, and other essential programs threaten the health, independence, and well-being of Californians with disabilities. Programs like Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and regional center programs are vital lifelines for people with disabilities in California. They provide essential health care, support, and community-based services that help people … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Health & Safety Net
• Report

  Equity on the Line: The Dangerous Cost of Cutting Support for Black Women

  key takeaway Black women have helped propel California into becoming the fourth-largest economy in the world, yet Congressional proposals to cut essential programs like health coverage and nutrition assistance would disproportionately harm them. These cuts compound the systemic racism, economic inequality, and generational trauma Black women in California already face. Access to affordable health care, … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Poverty & Inequality
• Data Hit

  How Federal Cuts to Medicaid Could Impact Californians in Every Congressional District

  Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, saves lives. It’s a lifeline that provides free or low-cost health coverage to over one-third of the state’s population — including children, pregnant individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities.  Cutting Medi-Cal funding would mean taking critical care away from residents who need it the most in every congressional district. Without access … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Health & Safety Net
• Video

  State vs. Federal Funding: Who Pays for What in California?

  Watch to learn more Ever wondered where California gets the money to fund schools, healthcare, and public services? This quick explainer breaks down the key components of the state budget — from the General Fund to federal dollars — and shows how these funds work together to power the state’s economy and serve its communities.
  Budget Academy

  California Budget

  Federal Policy
• Issue Brief

  TGI Californians Face New Risks from Harmful Federal Proposals

  key takeaway Protecting Medi-Cal’s funding and access to gender-affirming care is essential to safeguard the health, mental well-being, and dignity of California’s low-income transgender, gender-expansive, and intersex communities. However, this is currently threatened by federal budget cuts and policy proposals that would exacerbate existing disparities and costs. Every Californian should be able to make decisions … Continued
  Federal Policy
• Q&A

  Deportations and Immigration Limits Threaten California Families, Economy

  key takeaway Federal deportation policies and restrictions on immigration are not only tearing apart California families but also threatening the state’s economic vitality, workforce stability, and access to essential services like food, housing, and care. California is home to the largest share of immigrants in the United States. Immigrants are an integral part of California’s … Continued
  Federal Policy
• Issue Brief

  Two California Families, Two Futures: The Real Cost of Federal Budget Cuts

  key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals threaten critical programs for California families — like Head Start and afterschool care — while offering tax breaks to the wealthiest 1%, putting children’s well-being and working parents’ economic security at risk. The federal government funds critical programs and services for California’s families that benefit children across the state, … Continued
  Federal Policy
• Report

  Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It

  key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … Continued
  Federal Policy