Bill Overview & Impact - The proposed bill slashes $1 trillion from Medicaid [1] - The Congressional Budget Office estimates 118 million (118%) people could lose health insurance over the next 10 years if the bill passes [1] - The bill is projected to increase the deficit by approximately $4 trillion [1] - The bill cuts $186 billion from support programs for the neediest, including food assistance [3] Political Opposition & Concerns - The bill faces strong opposition, with a 21-point disapproval margin among Americans [6] - Key demographics for President Trump, such as white men without college degrees and rural white voters, also oppose the bill by 10 and 11-point margins respectively [6] - Senator Tom Tillis opposes the bill due to its impact on Medicaid and will not seek re-election [1][4] - The bill is criticized for cutting healthcare and food aid for working-class and poor people while providing tax breaks to corporations and the wealthiest individuals [1][6] Democratic Amendments & Resistance - Democrats are offering amendments to try to improve the bill, focusing on issues like tax cuts for billionaires, rural hospitals, Medicaid, and food stamps [1][2] - Every Republican senator voted against an amendment to guarantee nutritional support for children under 12 [8] Potential Consequences - The bill could lead to higher energy and healthcare costs for average working Americans [1][2] - There are concerns that thousands of Americans could die as a result of healthcare cuts in the bill [8]