ICYMI: From the Quad Cities to Rockford to Chicago, Illinoisans Heard All About Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s Bill to Reverse Trump’s Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP

August 28, 2025 Press Release SCHAUMBURG, IL – This week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced the Bringing Back Benefits Act, legislation to repeal Donald Trump’s cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Trump-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) slashed nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and $186 billion from SNAP, threatening health care for more than 500,000 Illinoisans and cutting off food assistance for over 200,000 families in our state. “Families across Illinois and the nation are already feeling the devastating impacts of this ‘Large Lousy Law,’ and we must act now to repeal these disastrous provisions before millions more are affected,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “This is Congress’s chance to correct a serious misstep and help working families — we must take it by passing my legislation.” This week, Illinoisans have heard all about how Congressman Krishnamoorthi is fighting to restore Medicaid and SNAP — see below for a roundup of coverage: WHAT THEY’RE WATCHING: Quad Cities: Watch here Rockford: Watch here Chicago TV: Watch here WHAT THEY’RE HEARING: Chicago: Listen here