Louisiana Democratic Party Disability Caucus Condemns “Big Beautiful Bill” for Harming Vulnerable Communities

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Louisiana Democratic Party Disability Caucus Condemns “Big Beautiful Bill” for Harming Vulnerable Communities

Lynette Bech and Jonathan Loveall, Co-Chairs

Baton Rouge, LA — July 4, 2025— The Louisiana Democratic Party Disability Caucus strongly disapproves of the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” which slashes funding for essential assistance programs, including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid, and Medicare.

These devastating cuts will directly impact Louisiana’s most vulnerable populations—low-income families, people with disabilities, and seniors—many of whom depend on these programs for food, healthcare, and basic stability.

Additionally, the bill fails to include the critical tax credits and subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a move that will cause health insurance premiums to rise for thousands of Louisianans.

“This bill is an attack on the dignity and survival of people who are already struggling,” said Lynette Bech, Co- Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Disability Caucus. “It punishes the disabled, the elderly, and the working poor to fund an agenda that does not reflect the values or priorities of our state.”

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, over 1.9 million residents are currently enrolled in Medicaid. Cutting funding to this program alone puts nearly 40% of the state’s population at risk.

“We need to hold accountable every lawmaker who voted for this reckless bill,” said Debbie McCloud, Caucus Member and disability rights advocate. “They ignored the needs of their constituents, and we won’t forget that in November.”

The Louisiana Democratic Party Disability Caucus is calling on residents across the state to speak out, mobilize, and vote for representatives who will protect—not punish—our most vulnerable communities.

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