The Reconciliation Bill: What It Means for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

On July 3rd, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Reconciliation Bill in a 218-214 vote, and the President signed it into a law the next day, July 4th. This bill’s main purpose is to cut funding for essential health and nutrition programs in order to attack immigrant communities and extend tax cuts for the wealthy. 

Download the fact sheet below to learn more about why this bill threatens Asian Americans’ access to education, healthcare, and safety amid ongoing immigration fears.