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This concurrent resolution condemns the significant federal budget cuts implemented by the Trump administration that have negatively impacted Hawaii's programs and services. The resolution highlights several key concerns, including the termination of approximately 2,200 federal positions in Hawaii, potential economic recession risks, and cuts to critical programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The resolution notes the devastating effects on various sectors, including conservation efforts at wildlife refuges, healthcare access for over 420,000 Medicaid recipients, and food security for vulnerable populations like children and seniors. It specifically urges the federal administration and Congress to reconsider these budgetary decisions, calls on the Governor to develop mitigation strategies, and requests the transmission of the resolution to key federal and state leaders, including the President, congressional leadership, and Hawaii's congressional delegation. The document emphasizes the cumulative threat these cuts pose to Hawaii's economic stability, environmental conservation, and overall quality of life for its residents.

Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=206&year=2025