The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Is Ugly for Coloradans’ Health

In Colorado, we pride ourselves on working across the aisle when the well-being of our communities is on the line. As current and former county commissioners—one Republican and one Democrat—we don’t always agree on policy. But when it comes to the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” we see eye to eye: this legislation threatens the health, stability, and futures of Coloradans across the political spectrum.

This federal budget reconciliation bill, recently passed by the U.S. House, will have deeply harmful consequences that would be anything but beautiful for Coloradans who are working hard to care for themselves and their families. By gutting key provisions that make health care affordable, adding red tape to safety-net programs, and stripping away critical supports and services, the bill makes life harder and more stressful for thousands of Colorado families. This is a health emergency in the making.