County outlines potential $400M+ impact from federal HR 1 and readies advocacy push County staff told the board that federal HR 1 could strip health and nutrition benefits and impose major costs on the local safety net, estimating roughly 77,000 people could lose medical coverage and a $400M+ hit to the Ventura County Medical System over several years; the board backed continuing advocacy.

Ventura County could face a staggering $400 million hit to its healthcare system and the potential loss of medical coverage for 77,000 residents if federal HR 1 passes.

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County warns of major federal and state cuts; board authorizes advocacy and tracks lawsuits County directors told the Board of Supervisors that HR 1 and pending federal budget changes threaten CalFresh, Medi‑Cal, housing vouchers and other safety net programs; the board authorized coordinated advocacy, asked staff to explore joining CMSP, and directed county counsel to track relevant lawsuits.

Santa Cruz County leaders are sounding the alarm as looming federal and state budget cuts threaten crucial safety-net programs, potentially leaving thousands in dire straits.

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Los Angeles County warns federal shutdown could cut food, cash and housing supports as early as Nov. 1 Acting CEO and department leaders told the Board of Supervisors a prolonged federal shutdown threatens CalFresh, CalWORKs and other federally funded programs; DPSS would face about $120 million a week in backfill costs and HUD said housing assistance is funded only through Dec. 31.

A looming federal shutdown could jeopardize food, cash, and housing support for millions in Los Angeles County as early as November 1, leaving vulnerable residents in a precarious situation.

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