The House passed a budget resolution that would pay out $4.5 trillion in tax breaks over a decade, with the largest share going to the wealthiest. Who’d pay for that? We do.
Human Needs Watch: How Much Will We Have to Pay the Ultra-Wealthy?
Archives: Voices
Update for State Child Advocates: Federal Budget Battles & Policy Shifts
Recent developments on Capitol Hill—and sweeping executive actions since President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025—could potentially reshape funding for children’s health, education, and economic security across our states.
The Dangers of Federal School Vouchers and Its Impact on Public Education
Vouchers defund public schools and provide financial assistance to small numbers of students at the expense of the 90% of children who attend public schools.
Proposals to Aid the Wealthy Come at the Expense of Health Care and Food Assistance for Millions
The proposals by Republican members of Congress will make billionaires wealthier by taking away health care and nutrition support from millions of Americans, including constituents in their districts.
Letter to the House of Representatives on the FY 2025 Budget Resolution
The Coalition on Human Needs strongly urge members of the House of Representatives to vote NO on the FY 2025 Budget Resolution. These cuts are not savings – they would impose huge costs to communities nationwide.
Census at a Crossroads: How Privacy Measures Could Undermine Vital Data on Child Poverty
Census Bureau’s upcoming privacy protection decisions, while crucial, risk undermining accurate child poverty data, potentially harming funding for critical programs and disproportionately affecting rural and minority communities.
New Proposal Drastically Reduces Number of Schools Eligible for Community Eligibility Provision
The Republican-controlled House Budget Committee proposed a $12 billion in cuts to school breakfast and lunch, which would impact 24,000 schools and 12 million children across the country.
House Budget Proposal Hurts Millions of People to Pay for Still More Breaks for the Rich
Steps have been taken in the House and Senate to shift the nation’s wealth from everyday people to billionaires. We can and must block their dangerous path.
Aid Restrictions Hold Americans Back
I’m disabled and want to work. But if I earn “too much” — even if it’s not enough to live on — I’ll lose benefits. That’s not how it should be.
President Trump’s DEI Rollback: A Setback for Racial and Social Equity in Food Security
Trump’s order criticizes these diversity, equity, and inclusion plans, labeling them as “immense public waste and shameful discrimination.” However, the reality of these efforts is far from what the executive order suggests.
Rising Homelessness Highlights Need to Invest in Proven Solutions, Reject Policies That Worsen Homelessness and Housing Instability
Homelessness has risen sharply since 2023, new data show. The research is clear: rental assistance promotes housing stability and is key to solving homelessness.
Unlawful Shut Down of Consumer Agency Endangers Working Families, Honest Businesses, the Economy
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is essential to protect ordinary people from unfair, deceptive, and abusive financial practices