Congress is gearing up to tackle President Trump's controversial budget bill, which has been dubbed both the 'big beautiful budget bill' and the 'big bad budget bill' as Senate members prepare to reconvene on May 29, 2025.

The proposed budget is set to cut healthcare for over 14 million individuals, deny food assistance to 42 million, and eliminate summer meals for children, disproportionately impacting low-income families.

In addition, the bill features a staggering $4.5 trillion tax cut for corporations and the wealthy, alongside a $715 billion reduction in Medicaid and cuts to food assistance programs like SNAP.

Critics, including union leaders, argue that the budget primarily benefits the wealthy, with 70% of tax cuts directed to the top 5%, while the bottom 40% of earners face increased hardships and a growing national debt.

Furthermore, the bill threatens to undermine clean energy initiatives, potentially resulting in the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs and rising energy costs for consumers.

Healthcare advocates warn that cuts to Medicaid and other health programs could lead to increased suffering and mortality rates among vulnerable populations, particularly affecting children and the elderly.

Leaders from various unions, including the AFL-CIO and Service Employees Union, have pledged to hold accountable any lawmakers who support the bill, viewing it as a betrayal of working families.

Union leaders have cautioned that the budget could lead to significant negative impacts on healthcare, education, and social services, potentially resulting in millions losing access to essential support.

The measure also includes provisions that would penalize federal workers for union activities and halt the enforcement of health and safety regulations, raising alarms among labor organizations.

Opponents within the Republican party, including Senator Rand Paul, contend that the bill fails to make sufficient cuts and instead exacerbates the national debt, with several GOP senators indicating potential opposition.

Overall, the budget is perceived as a direct attack on essential services and support programs that millions of Americans rely on, posing significant long-term consequences for public welfare.