The Brief

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" bill is inching its way closer to becoming law after passing the House early Thursday morning.

One of the provisions of the bill would implement work requirements for low-income adults to receive Medicaid health insurance and increase them for food assistance.

This is in addition to potentially slashing the funding for services like birth control.

FILE - Care advocates attend 24-hour vigil at U.S. Capitol to share stories and urge lawmakers to protect Medicaid on May 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Caring Across Generations)

Work, volunteer or go to school

If passed, the bill will require able-bodied Medicaid enrollees under 65 to show that they work, volunteer or go t

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