The Impact of Federal Policy Changes on New Mexico’s Immigrant Communities
Report Recent federal policy changes enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) have radically transformed the U.S. immigration system, threatening the safety of New Mexico’s immigrant families, children, and workers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Harm New Mexico Families and Children: Analysis and Policy Recommendations to Mitigate Impacts
Report The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) prioritizes massive tax breaks for corporations and the ultra-wealthy while making devastating cuts to the programs and services that have helped New Mexico's families and children stay healthy and make ends meet. This report serves as a guide for New Mexico advocates, lawmakers, and community members to broadly understand and assess the impacts of the harmful federal policies that have already been implemented, and create an action plan for the remaining changes on the horizon.
Federal Changes to SNAP Work Requirements Will Hurt New Mexico Families
Fact Sheet The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) expands strict work requirements for SNAP participants and restricts states’ ability to be granted waivers based on challenging economic conditions. SNAP recipients who are subject to these work requirements, also known as “time-limited participants,” are the most at risk of losing benefits from the changes in the OBBBA.
What to Expect During the Upcoming Special Session
By Jacob Vigil Chief Legislative Officer September 29, 2025 [...]
How Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impact New Mexico?
By Emily Wildau, MPP Published September 10, 2025 Now [...]
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Implementation Timeline
Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has been signed into law, New Mexico lawmakers will be forced to defend against cuts to the income support programs that lift many of our families and children out of deep poverty. This page is a regularly updated timeline of the SNAP and Medicaid policy changes in the OBBBA, along with analysis of how these changes will impact New Mexico.