Senate budget bill threatens Black communities with significant cuts

As the Senate mulls even more drastic changes to the budget bill passed this month by the House, analysts and civil rights advocates say the measure will disproportionately harm Black Americans.

Behind the headlines of spending cuts and tax relief is the unraveling of protections and resources that Black communities depend on. The bill reduces Medicaid by hundreds of billions, slashes food assistance, eliminates subsidized student loans, and expands tax breaks that benefit the wealthy while sidelining those already at an economic disadvantage.

This budget does more than trim federal spending — it guts the programs that serve as lifelines for millions.

For Black Americans, the damage isn’t theoretical — it’s immediate and measurable. Here’s a breakdown of the 10 most harmful ways this bu