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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scarlett Johansson, Sheryl Crow, Zayn Malik Urge Congress Not to Cut Food-Assistance Programs
Scarlett Johansson, Zayn Malik, and Sheryl Crow have signed an open letter urging Congress not to decimate funding for food and medical assistance programs that help millions 'live more healthily and with dignity.' The letter, spearheaded by Feeding America, specifically addresses massive cuts to programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) baked into Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Act. The bill has already passed the House of Representatives, and it's expected to be voted on in the Senate soon. More from Rolling Stone Scarlett Johansson Responds to Viral Red Carpet Kisses With Jonathan Bailey: 'We're Friendly People' Trump Lashes Out Over Leaked Report Finding Iran Strikes Weren't Totally Effective 'The Onion' CEO on That Brutal 'New York Times' Op-Ed: 'Expect Us in Weird Places' Feeding America's letter noted that if the BBB is approved by the Senate and signed into law as is, it could take '9.5 billions of meals a year through SNAP off the table' and boot 'hundreds of thousands of people off Medicaid and into food insecurity.' The letter continues, 'This is unacceptable and wrong. It is not how people in this country treat each other when facing hard times. We call on Congress to reject cuts to these vital programs that help millions put food on their tables and provide access to health care.' The House version of the BBB, which passed in May, directly cuts $128 billion in state funding for SNAP, and could potentially trim another $92 billion through the implementation of red tape and work requirements that would knock people out of eligibility. Additionally, the nearly $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid could deprive more than 10 million Americans of health insurance and regular access to doctors. In their letter, Feeding America said that an estimated 15.5 million children and 7.2 million seniors rely on SNAP and Medicaid to 'make ends meet.' (These cuts are part of the BBB's larger efforts to cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks, primarily for the wealthy, while more money is pumped to things like the military-industrial complex, Big Tech, immigration enforcement, and private prisons.) 'Food is a beautiful way humans show care, compassion and love to those around us,' Feeding America said. 'It's a fundamental part of the human experience and a basic right we all deserve. Ongoing high grocery costs mean food is out of reach for so many families, and many of our neighbors simply do not have enough to eat. They don't know where their next meal is coming from or if that meal will be enough to nourish and sustain them.' Along with Johansson, Malik, and Crow, the letter was signed by Matt Damon, Michelle Williams, Liev Schreiber, Kristin Chenoweth, Don Johnson, David Arquette, Connie Britton, Alan Cumming, Liza Colón-Zayas, Rosario Dawson, and Minka Kelly. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Celebrities Sign Letter Opposing Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP: Full List
More than 30 prominent figures from the entertainment industry have signed an open letter urging Congress to reject deep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. The letter, published by nonprofit organization Feeding America on June 25, described the proposals as "unacceptable and wrong" while warning that millions of Americans rely on these programs for basic food security and health care. It includes signatures from the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon, and former One Direction star Zayn Malik. Newsweek reached out to Feeding America for comment via its website outside of regular working hours. The proposed reductions to SNAP and Medicaid form part of a Republican-led legislative package making its way through Congress, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. If enacted, these cuts could result in millions losing access to food assistance and health care, with an estimated 7.6 million at risk of losing Medicaid coverage and SNAP losing 9.5 billion meals per year. Led by a diverse array of actors, musicians, and entertainment professionals, the open letter urges lawmakers to protect federal food aid and health care for the most vulnerable. The letter reads: "Food is a beautiful way humans show care, compassion, and love... It's a fundamental part of the human experience and a basic right we all deserve." The full list of signatories is as follows: Adina PorterAlan CummingBianca LawsonChrishell StauseConnie BrittonDan BucatinskyDanai GuriraDanielle BrooksDaniella PinedaDavid ArquetteDon JohnsonKaren PittmanKelvin BeachumKristin ChenowethLana ParrillaLiev SchreiberLiza Colón-ZayasMatt DamonMichael ChiklisMichelle WilliamsMinka KellyNancy TravisPaul ScheerRon PopeRosario DawsonRyan EggoldSamantha HarrisScarlett JohanssonSheryl CrowZayn MalikZoey Deutch The proposal introduces new work requirements of 80 hours per month for many adult recipients of Medicaid and SNAP, extending to individuals up to age 65. Parents with children over the age of 10 would need to work to remain eligible for food assistance, while those with teenage children would also be subject to the Medicaid work mandate. It also proposes shifting some of the cost of SNAP benefits to state budgets, which many governors have warned is unaffordable. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the Medicaid changes could cause up to 10.9 million Americans to lose coverage, and new SNAP rules could result in 4 million fewer people having access to food benefits. The cuts are included as part of a larger effort to offset the costs of making President Donald Trump-era tax cuts permanent. Congress is expected to vote on the package in the coming weeks, with a deadline set for July 4. The Senate is expected to revise several parts of the legislation before holding a final vote. If any changes are approved, the bill will be sent back to the House for another vote. Related Articles Warning Issued From 23 States Over SNAP Benefit CutsGreg Abbott Vetoes Extra SNAP Benefits Over Trump UncertaintySNAP Summer EBT Payments: 3 States To Pay in JulyMap Shows Worst States for SNAP Fraud 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Celebrities Sign Letter Opposing Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP: Full List
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. More than 30 prominent figures from the entertainment industry have signed an open letter urging Congress to reject deep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. The letter, published by nonprofit organization Feeding America on June 25, described the proposals as "unacceptable and wrong" while warning that millions of Americans rely on these programs for basic food security and health care. It includes signatures from the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon, and former One Direction star Zayn Malik. Newsweek reached out to Feeding America for comment via its website outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters The proposed reductions to SNAP and Medicaid form part of a Republican-led legislative package making its way through Congress, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. If enacted, these cuts could result in millions losing access to food assistance and health care, with an estimated 7.6 million at risk of losing Medicaid coverage and SNAP losing 9.5 billion meals per year. What To Know Led by a diverse array of actors, musicians, and entertainment professionals, the open letter urges lawmakers to protect federal food aid and health care for the most vulnerable. The letter reads: "Food is a beautiful way humans show care, compassion, and love... It's a fundamental part of the human experience and a basic right we all deserve." L: Producer Matt Damon at the Berlinale International Film Festival on February 15, 2024. R: Scarlett Johansson attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" New York Premiere on June 23, 2025. L: Producer Matt Damon at the Berlinale International Film Festival on February 15, 2024. R: Scarlett Johansson attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" New York Premiere on June 23, 2025. Andreas Rentz/Cindy Ord/GETTY Who Signed The Letter? The full list of signatories is as follows: Adina Porter Alan Cumming Bianca Lawson Chrishell Stause Connie Britton Dan Bucatinsky Danai Gurira Danielle Brooks Daniella Pineda David Arquette Don Johnson Karen Pittman Kelvin Beachum Kristin Chenoweth Lana Parrilla Liev Schreiber Liza Colón-Zayas Matt Damon Michael Chiklis Michelle Williams Minka Kelly Nancy Travis Paul Scheer Ron Pope Rosario Dawson Ryan Eggold Samantha Harris Scarlett Johansson Sheryl Crow Zayn Malik Zoey Deutch Details of Proposed SNAP and Medicaid Cuts The proposal introduces new work requirements of 80 hours per month for many adult recipients of Medicaid and SNAP, extending to individuals up to age 65. Parents with children over the age of 10 would need to work to remain eligible for food assistance, while those with teenage children would also be subject to the Medicaid work mandate. It also proposes shifting some of the cost of SNAP benefits to state budgets, which many governors have warned is unaffordable. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the Medicaid changes could cause up to 10.9 million Americans to lose coverage, and new SNAP rules could result in 4 million fewer people having access to food benefits. The cuts are included as part of a larger effort to offset the costs of making President Donald Trump-era tax cuts permanent. What Happens Next Congress is expected to vote on the package in the coming weeks, with a deadline set for July 4. The Senate is expected to revise several parts of the legislation before holding a final vote. If any changes are approved, the bill will be sent back to the House for another vote.
Euronews
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Celebrities urge US Congress against defunding food and medical aid
Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Sheryl Crow are some of the celebrities who have signed an open letter from Feeding America, speaking out against massive cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid baked into Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The stars are urging US Congress not to block funding for food and medical assistance programs that help millions 'live more healthily and with dignity.' The letter from the non-profit organisation, which runs a network of food banks across the US, addresses cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP in Trump's bill, which has already passed the House of Representatives. It is expected to be voted on in the Senate soon as, according to Reuters, Trump wants the bill to be signed into law before the July 4 US public holiday. The House version of the Big Beautiful Bill, which passed in May, directly cuts $128 billion in state funding for SNAP, and could potentially remove another $92 billion that would knock people out of eligibility. Additionally, the nearly $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid could deprive more than 10 million Americans of health insurance. Une publication partagée par Feeding America (@feedingamerica) Feeding America's letter noted that if the Big Beautiful Bill is approved by the Senate and signed into law as is, it could take '9.5 billions of meals a year through SNAP off the table' and boot 'hundreds of thousands of people off Medicaid and into food insecurity.' Feeding America said that an estimated 15.5 million children and 7.2 million seniors rely on SNAP and Medicaid to 'make ends meet.' The letter continues: 'Food is a beautiful way humans show care, compassion and love to those around us. It's a fundamental part of the human experience and a basic right we all deserve. Ongoing high grocery costs mean food is out of reach for so many families, and many of our neighbors simply do not have enough to eat. They don't know where their next meal is coming from or if that meal will be enough to nourish and sustain them.' The letter states that the cuts are 'unacceptable and wrong' and that 'it is not how people in this country treat each other when facing hard times.' Other celebrities who have signed the letter include Zayn Malik, Michelle Williams, Connie Britton, Rosario Dawson, Liev Schreiber, Don Johnson, David Arquette, Alan Cumming, Kristin Chenoweth and Liza Colón-Zayas. The letter concludes: 'We call on Congress to reject cuts to these vital programs that help millions put food on their tables and provide access to health care.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Food insecurity growing problem in Florida amid possible SNAP cutbacks
Food insecurity affects a significant number of families across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. WPTV found that each of the five counties in our viewing area has about 13% of the population that is considered food insecure, according to stats from Feeding America.
