Program Cuts Timeline
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) – 119th Congress
Immediate/2025
Environmental Program Rescissions
Immediate rescission of unobligated balances for multiple EPA programs including:
clean heavy-duty vehicles, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, diesel emissions reductions,
air pollution programs, environmental justice block grants, and climate data collection.
High Impact
Immediate/2025
SNAP Work Requirement Changes
Enhanced work requirements for able-bodied SNAP recipients, with new
standardized enforcement and reduced exemptions for non-compliance.
High Impact
Sept 30, 2025
Clean Vehicle Credits
Termination of Previously-Owned Clean Vehicle Credit and Clean Vehicle Credit programs.
No new credits available for vehicles acquired after this date.
High Impact
Sept 30, 2025
Commercial Clean Vehicles Credit
Termination of Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles Credit, ending incentives for
businesses to purchase clean commercial vehicles.
Medium Impact
Dec 31, 2025
Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
Termination of Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and Residential Clean Energy Credit.
No credits for energy-efficient home improvements or residential clean energy installations.
High Impact
Dec 31, 2025
Premium Tax Credit Changes
Changes to premium tax credit eligibility for health insurance plans,
eliminating recapture limitations and restricting special enrollment periods.
High Impact
June 30, 2026
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure
Termination of Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit,
ending support for charging stations and alternative fuel infrastructure.
Medium Impact
June 30, 2026
Commercial Building Efficiency
Termination of Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction and
New Energy Efficient Home Credit for construction beginning after this date.
Medium Impact
June 1, 2026
Medicaid Implementation Rules
Interim final rules for Medicaid community engagement requirements must be
promulgated by this date, setting stage for work requirements implementation.
Medium Impact
July 1, 2026
Student Loan Programs
Major changes to federal student loan repayment plans. Termination of existing
income-driven repayment options for new loans, replaced with new Repayment Assistance Plan.
High Impact
July 1, 2026
Student Financial Aid Changes
New asset exemption rules take effect, excluding family farms, small businesses
(≤100 employees), and commercial fishing businesses from FAFSA calculations.
Medium Impact
Dec 31, 2026
Medicaid Work Requirements Begin
States must implement Medicaid community engagement (work) requirements for able-bodied
adults aged 19-64. Beneficiaries must work, volunteer, or participate in education/training
for 80+ hours monthly to maintain eligibility.
High Impact
Dec 31, 2026
Puerto Rico Opportunity Zones
Repeal of special rule for Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone designations,
affecting economic development incentives in the territory.
Low Impact
July 1, 2027
Student Loan Deferment Restrictions
New federal student loans become ineligible for unemployment and economic
hardship deferments. Forbearance limited to 9 months per 24-month period.
High Impact
Oct 1, 2027
SNAP Food Plan Re-evaluation
Secretary may re-evaluate SNAP thrifty food plan market baskets, but
prohibited from increasing costs – effectively freezing benefit adequacy.
Medium Impact
June 30, 2028
Income Contingent Repayment
Final phase-out of income contingent repayment plans for student loans
originated before July 1, 2026.
Medium Impact
Fiscal Year 2028
Garden of Heroes Funding Ends
$40 million appropriation for National Garden of American Heroes statue
procurement expires, ending this commemorative program.
Low Impact
Dec 31, 2028
Medicaid Work Requirement Exemptions End
State exemptions from Medicaid community engagement requirements expire
and cannot be renewed. All states must fully implement work requirements.
High Impact
Fiscal Year 2030
Rural Health Transformation
End of Rural Health Transformation Program appropriations.
Final year of $10 billion annual funding for rural healthcare initiatives.
High Impact
Oct 1, 2032
Unobligated Funds Return
All unexpended or unobligated Rural Health Transformation Program funds
must be returned to the U.S. Treasury.
Medium Impact
July 1, 2035
Borrower Defense Regulations
End of delayed implementation for borrower defense to repayment and
closed school discharge regulations. Return to pre-2022 regulatory framework.
Low Impact
Impact Level Legend
High Impact: Affects millions of Americans or major federal programs
Medium Impact: Affects specific sectors or moderate-sized populations
Low Impact: Limited scope or affects smaller populations
APA 7 Reference
Arrington, R. (2025). Text – H.R.1 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Congress.gov. https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1/text
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