Asking Congress · Res 0645-2026
The United States Congress to repeal the nutrition provisions in H.R.1 of the 119th Congress, the “One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBA) that create obstacles to…
New York City Council
Sponsor: Harvey D. Epstein (Council Member, District 2, Democratic)
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Resolution calling on the United States Congress to repeal the nutrition provisions in H.R.1 of the 119th Congress, the “One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBA) that create obstacles to access federal food assistance and restrict eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the United States Congress to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
“One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBA) H.R.1.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Cosponsors
15
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic15
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Full history
- Sep 24, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
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- Sep 24, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare
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Read the record
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