July 4, 2025 – The federal budget reconciliation bill signed into law today will have detrimental impacts on families with young children in Michigan. The significant changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—both of which are essential to the health, nutrition, and economic stability of families—will harm Michigan families, particularly families with limited income and in rural communities. These federal programs lay a strong foundation for early development by ensuring children receive the care and support they need during critical early years.
The reduction in federal funds resulting from budget reconciliation – coupled with anticipated reductions in Michigan’s general fund revenues – will present new challenges for the State to sustain critical investments in the earliest years. “The federal budget reconciliation bill is going to create additional and unnecessary hardships for families with young children,” said Alicia Guevara, CEO of ECIC. “ECIC calls on the Michigan Legislature to pass a budget that prioritizes the needs of families with young children, particularly those who are most impacted by the devastating cuts in the federal budget bill. We must work together to preserve essential basic services like access to nutritious food, health care, and child care.”
As state lawmakers work to finalize Michigan’s fiscal year 2026 budget, ECIC remains committed to working with state leaders, community partners, and families to ensure that Michigan’s youngest children can thrive.