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Fiscal analysts warn of federal rescissions, SNAP and Medicaid cuts tied to federal proposals
Summary
Legislative Council fiscal analysts briefed the committee on recent federal funding rescissions that already cost the state about $100 million and on proposed federal legislation (the "1 Big Beautiful Bill Act") that could reduce North Dakota Medicaid and SNAP funding materially if enacted.
Legislative Council fiscal staff told Legislative Management that recent federal rescissions already have reduced North Dakota grant funding by roughly $100 million and that pending federal proposals could cut larger entitlement funding streams.
Grant Gaither, fiscal analyst, summarized two topics: first, recent federal rescissions and terminations affecting North Dakota agencies (about $100 million overall). He cited Department of Health and Human Services terminations with $75.8 million in unliquidated obligations lost — including CDC and SAMHSA funds — and FEMA rescissions of roughly $19.6 million…
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