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SR 64

A resolution to condemn the Trump Administration and congressional Republican’s support of the divisive “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that raises costs for Michiganders, slashes Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Women, Infants and Children program (WIC), adds burdensome hurdles to important tax relief measures for low-income households, drives more families into poverty by giving tax cuts to the most wealthy households, and sets back progress on a clean energy future while increasing energy costs on Americans.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Cherry and 4 co-sponsors

Michigan Senate condemns federal tax and spending bill for cutting social programs, favoring wealthy households, and undermining clean energy while raising costs for low-income residents.

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Bill Summary · SR 64

Legislative bill overview

SR 64 is a non-binding resolution adopted by the Michigan State Senate that condemns the Trump Administration and congressional Republicans for supporting the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The resolution criticizes the bill for allegedly cutting social safety net programs (Medicaid, SNAP, WIC), providing tax benefits primarily to wealthy households, and hindering clean energy initiatives.

Why is this important

Resolutions serve as formal statements of legislative position rather than enforceable law, but they signal state-level political opposition to federal policy and can influence constituent opinion and inter-governmental relations. This resolution reflects partisan disagreement over the federal bill's economic priorities and distributional consequences, affecting debate over social programs and tax policy that directly impact Michigan residents' access to assistance and energy costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional accuracy: The characterization of tax provisions as burdensome versus stimulative depends on economic philosophy; supporters argue such tax cuts boost economic growth and job creation
  • Program impact specificity: The resolution asserts specific harms (increased poverty, higher costs) without detailed fiscal analysis of actual program changes or their magnitude
  • Clean energy framing: Whether the federal bill actually "sets back" clean energy progress versus simply prioritizing different energy sources or economic approaches is subject to interpretation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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