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Today, H.R. 1 or the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” passed the House of Representatives — the final step before hitting the President’s desk. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society remains concerned about the impact this legislation will have for people affected by multiple sclerosis. This legislation will terminate health insurance for an estimated 17 million people through deep cuts to the Medicaid program and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and fails to extend the enhanced tax credits that make it more affordable to purchase ACA coverage. The bill also includes the largest cut ever to food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) and would add $3.4 trillion in deficit spending, which will affect Congress’s ability to fund important priorities in the future. To learn more about the Society’s position on the legislation, review our letter to the Senate and view the statement from leading health advocacy organizations. MS Activists partnered with the Society’s Advocacy Team to communicate our concerns clearly over the past several months: MS Activists held 220+ meetings on Capitol Hill in March as part of the Society's annual Public Policy Conference. MS Activists across the country made 856 phone calls and sent 12,364 emails to Capitol Hill in opposition to the bill in 2025. MS Activists and Society advocacy staff also:Held in-district meetings with targeted Senators in the week leading up to the Senate vote Engaged in social media advocacy with their elected officials Participated in roundtables with members of Congress Attended town hall meetings to communicate with their members Participated in press events Partnered with other patient advocacy groups and health industry groups Joined coalition lobby days and social media action days Sent letters and statements to Capitol Hill, outlining the impact of the pending legislation on people affected by MS In sum, MS Activists worked relentlessly and passionately to make sure that members of Congress were informed at every point in the process about the ways in which the One, Big Beautiful Bill could have a negative impact on the health and well-being of people affected by MS. While our advocacy related to this legislation did not have the effect we had hoped, we remain grateful to and inspired by all the MS Activists who joined in this work. We will be communicating about the timeline for implementation of the provisions of this legislation, to ensure that the MS community is tracking on and aware of key dates. Learn more about how you can get involved as an MS Activist. Today, H.R. 1 or the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” passed the House of Representatives — the final step before hitting the President’s desk. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society remains concerned about the impact this legislation will have for people affected by multiple sclerosis. This legislation will terminate health insurance for an estimated 17 million people through deep cuts to the Medicaid program and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and fails to extend the enhanced tax credits that make it more affordable to purchase ACA coverage. The bill also includes the largest cut ever to food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) and would add $3.4 trillion in deficit spending, which will affect Congress’s ability to fund important priorities in the future. To learn more about the Society’s position on the legislation, review our letter to the Senate and view the statement from leading health advocacy organizations. MS Activists partnered with the Society’s Advocacy Team to communicate our concerns clearly over the past several months: MS Activists held 220+ meetings on Capitol Hill in March as part of the Society's annual Public Policy Conference. MS Activists across the country made 856 phone calls and sent 12,364 emails to Capitol Hill in opposition to the bill in 2025. MS Activists and Society advocacy staff also:Held in-district meetings with targeted Senators in the week leading up to the Senate vote Engaged in social media advocacy with their elected officials Participated in roundtables with members of Congress Attended town hall meetings to communicate with their members Participated in press events Partnered with other patient advocacy groups and health industry groups Joined coalition lobby days and social media action days Sent letters and statements to Capitol Hill, outlining the impact of the pending legislation on people affected by MS In sum, MS Activists worked relentlessly and passionately to make sure that members of Congress were informed at every point in the process about the ways in which the One, Big Beautiful Bill could have a negative impact on the health and well-being of people affected by MS. While our advocacy related to this legislation did not have the effect we had hoped, we remain grateful to and inspired by all the MS Activists who joined in this work. We will be communicating about the timeline for implementation of the provisions of this legislation, to ensure that the MS community is tracking on and aware of key dates. Learn more about how you can get involved as an MS Activist. About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include disabling fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and vision issues. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to minimize disability. Significant progress is being made to achieve a world free of MS. About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National MS Society, founded in 1946, is the global leader of a growing movement dedicated to creating a world free of MS. The Society funds cutting-edge research for a cure, drives change through advocacy and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalmssociety.org , Facebook , X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram , YouTube or 1-800-344-4867 . About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include disabling fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and vision issues. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to minimize disability. Significant progress is being made to achieve a world free of MS. About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National MS Society, founded in 1946, is the global leader of a growing movement dedicated to creating a world free of MS. The Society funds cutting-edge research for a cure, drives change through advocacy and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalmssociety.org , Facebook , X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram , YouTube or 1-800-344-4867 .
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