H.R. 1 Impacts on Washington State People and Budget
This analysis outlines how the federal H.R. 1 legislation will reshape funding, eligibility, and service delivery across key state programs—including SNAP, Medicaid, higher education, and energy—quantifying projected fiscal and human impacts across multiple agencies
The report provides a comprehensive, agency-by-agency breakdown of H.R. 1’s anticipated consequences for Washingtonians, including expanded SNAP work requirements, new residency-based eligibility restrictions, and the elimination of nutrition education programs and energy deductions.
It estimates hundreds of millions in new annual state costs from reduced federal matching funds and added administrative burdens—particularly within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Health Care Authority (HCA)—while highlighting major coverage losses due to Medicaid work reporting and shortened eligibility verification cycles. Beyond safety net programs, the analysis details significant effects on higher education financing, renewable energy investments, and climate programs, illustrating how H.R. 1 will collectively reduce federal support and increase costs for both residents and the state.
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