119th Congress
Takes Effect Immediately
This bill imposes new or increased immigration form filing fees. New fees:
Despite the Trump Administration’s promises and an official email that came from the Social Security Administration, the bill DOES NOT eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, or Social Security. This bill makes minor, temporary changes to tax deductions.
Tipped & Hourly Workers
Takes Effect Immediately, Expires in 2028
Trump’s bill eliminates incentives for renewable energy. As a result, the average utility bill in New York will increase by $140 every year until 2030.
The $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles will expire on September 30, 2025.
Tax credits for home energy upgrades will expire at the end of 2025.
Takes Effect as Soon as July 2026
If you are a college student, this bill will make it harder for you to finance your education.
The following changes have been made:
This bill cuts food assistance like SNAP and may lead to a decrease in your benefits. If you have questions about how your food benefits may be impacted, go to New York City’s Department of Social Services website.
Paperwork Requirements for SNAP
Implementation Begins November 1, 2025
This bill slashes critical funding for Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, and makes changes that will leave millions uninsured and drive up health care costs for everyone. New York State will announce more details on when to expect changes and how it will affect your health coverage. Learn more here.
Paperwork Requirements for Medicaid (Ages 19-64)
Takes Effect December 2026
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) continued to fight against major cuts to maternal and infant health programs during a hearing with the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. In the last few months, Representative Ocasio-Cortez introduced the bipartisan Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) introduced the Close the Revolving Door Act of 2025, legislation that would impose a lifetime ban on former Members of Congress from becoming lobbyists. The legislation also strengthens lobbying transparency laws, including significantly increasing penalties for violations of the Lobbying Disclosure Act. Reps.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) continued to fight against President Trump’s cuts to Medicaid and food assistance benefits during debate on the floor of the House of Representatives. The legislation, which is under consideration after passing the Senate by one vote on Tuesday, will kick 17 million people off of their health care and potentially cause local hospitals to shut down in New York and across the country.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Diana DeGette (CO-01), who serves as ranking member for the Subcommittee on Health on the Energy and Commerce Committee, led 28 colleagues in a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.