Listen "Current State of Budget Reconciliation Legislation (as of 7/4/2025) through the lens of HHS and AI"
Episode Synopsis
The provided sources analyze the "Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBBA), a comprehensive budget reconciliation package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2025 and now awaiting presidential approval. The analysis primarily focuses on two key areas: the impacts on Health and Human Services (HHS), particularly significant Medicaid changes that include eligibility restrictions and funding shifts, and provisions affecting Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), which involve federal investment in AI development and IT modernization, alongside the notable removal of a controversial proposal to preempt state AI regulation. Overall, the bill aims to reduce entitlement spending, shift responsibilities to states, and selectively invest in innovation and security.
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