Gallego Statement on One-Year Anniversary of the One Big Beautiful Bill

PHOENIX – Following the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) on July 4 th , Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is highlighting how Trump and Republicans in Congress have caused Arizonans to lose healthcare, food assistance, and jobs – all so the ultra-wealthy can get bigger tax breaks. “Right now, Arizonans are working harder than ever and getting less in return. And instead of trying to make life easier and cut costs, like they promised to do on day one, Trump and Republicans in Congress ripped away the services Arizonans rely on so they could give tax breaks to billionaires,” said Senator Gallego . “The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill is stealing from the poor to give to the rich, and Arizonans are already feeling the pain.” By the Numbers Food Assistance: Over 450,000 Arizonans have lost SNAP benefits since last July. The 50% decline is the worst in the country. Food banks across Arizona have reported a surge in demand as Arizonans seek help putting food on the table. Healthcare: Over 65,000 Arizonans dropped their ACA marketplace coverage – a 16% drop from 2025. 327,400 Arizonans are projected to lose Medicaid coverage by 2034. Arizona’s State Medicaid Fund is expected to decrease by nearly $43 billion – or almost 20% – by 2034. Jobs and Energy Prices: Arizona has lost nearly 9,000 energy jobs and $3.6 billion in private investment. Following the elimination of EV tax credits in the OBBA, Lucid Motors, the largest private employer in Pinal County, announced it will be laying off hundreds of its Arizona employees . Arizonans are expected to spend $1,060 on electricity this summer, the most of any state and up nearly 14% from last year.