Federal cuts to Oregon health and food benefits raise concerns

SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek has raised alarms about a projected $15 billion cut in federal funding for Oregon's health insurance and food benefits. This reduction comes as a result of a budget reconciliation bill passed by Republicans in Congress, with support from the Trump Administration.

The State of Oregon's Chief Financial Officer conducted a "preliminary analysis" of the bill, highlighting significant financial impacts on the state. The analysis is subject to change as federal guidelines for implementing the bill are still pending.

The table included below exhibits agencies that will see the biggest impact from the budget reconciliation bill, charted over the next three state budget cycles:

“Oregonians will see less of their federal tax dollars coming back to our state for t