HI HCR206

Condemns federal budget cuts implemented by the Trump administration that have resulted in approximately 2,200 federal job terminations in Hawaii, excluding potential University of Hawaii losses.

Expresses concern that federal budget cuts combined with proposed tariffs could trigger a recession in Hawaii according to projections from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization.

Objects to $880 billion in proposed Medicaid cuts over the next decade that could reduce healthcare access for over 420,000 Hawaii residents enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Opposes proposed Congressional cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would reduce benefits by at least 20 percent, affecting over 600,000 Hawaii residents including 70,000 children.

Urges the federal administration and Congress to reconsider budget cuts and policy decisions, and directs the Governor to implement measures to mitigate adverse effects on Hawaii's essential programs and services.