⚡ENERGY⚡
The Big Bullshit Bill’s cuts to tribal energy programs will halt clean energy projects across South Dakota’s tribal nations, including some that are already underway.
This undermines efforts for energy independence and economic growth in communities like Pine Ridge and Cheyenne River.
🥕SNAP AND MEDICAID💊
Native people disproportionately rely on SNAP and Medicaid funding.
John Thune’s Big Bullshit Bill cuts SNAP and Medicaid without an increase in programs that target and improve health like FDPIR and IHS.
This will strain tribal services and create empty dinner tables as tribal members will be cut off from Medicaid and SNAP.
🎓EDUCATION🎓
Pell grants and Federal loans put Native kids on the path to higher education.
45% of Native Students receive Pell grants.
They will be disproportionately affected by these cuts.