Washington, DC - We all saw the protests erupt at Nebraska GOP Rep Mike Flood’s town hall earlier this month, but Flood was far from alone. Populist protests and community actions targeting Republicans in Congress for backing Donald Trump’s signature tax law and other budget cuts to the social safety net abound this summer.

Through these actions, people are keeping the unpopular new law in the news and atop newsfeeds, ensuring that people continue to learn how their elected leaders are putting the rich and corporations over families and local communities:

PENNSYLVANIA

New York Times Report Shows Rep Rob Bresnahan sold off stock ahead of BBB Vote to Cut Medicaid (NYT, Aug 6)

Mr. Bresnahan’s May 15 sale of up to $15,000 of stock in Centene, the largest Medicaid plan provider in the country, also drew scrutiny. Centene’s stock plummeted by about 40 percent after Mr. Trump signed the domestic policy bill into law on July 4.

Mr. Bresnahan has tried to blunt the political peril he is facing from his trading activity, but so far his efforts have fallen flat.

Town hall in Scranton criticizes Rep. Bresnahan's support for controversial Trump bill (FOX 56 News, Aug 6)

Organizations such as Fair Share America, Action Together NEPA, and Pennsylvanians Together held the town hall at the Green Ridge Club, known for hosting weddings, to "talk about how Bresnahan broke his promises to help the people of his district by repeatedly voting to slash Medicaid and SNAP."

Community members break down ways GOP cuts have impacted Americans at Scranton town hall (The Scranton Times Tribune, Aug 6)

“The gifts … are going to the richest people,” Stier said. “All of us are going to … sacrifice for this bill. We are not going to forget Congressman Bresnahan’s broken vows and what they have done for the people of Pennsylvania.”

NEW YORK

Progressive Lawmakers Urge Special Session to Address Trump’s Cuts, Breaking from Top Democrats (New York Focus, Aug 14)

Progressive lawmakers rallied in lower Manhattan on Wednesday with a message for Governor Kathy Hochul: It’s time for New York to act on President Trump’s federal cuts. Backed by over 60 left-leaning groups, the event called for state legislators to return immediately to Albany and get to work fortifying New York’s safety net.

Rep. Lawler says Trump's big bill will save NYers money. He got booed for it. (Gothamist, Aug 1)

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler attempted to go on the offense during an event in Yorktown on Friday. The swing-district representative touted his advocacy to increase a popular federal deduction for state and local taxes. He was frequently heckled and booed.

Day of Action: Protestors across New York rally against cuts to Medicaid (Spectrum 1 News, July 26)

CALIFORNIA

California GOP lawmaker faces taunts and jeers over Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ at town halls (CNN, Aug 11)

GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa drew taunts and jeers at two raucous town hall meetings Monday over his support for President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” LaMalfa, whose district spans much of the state’s northern interior, is the latest Republican to face harsh in-person criticism, as members of the party attempt to sell Trump’s sweeping agenda back home during Congress’ August break from Washington. LaMalfa calmly addressed audience members throughout both town halls, even as some attendees cursed at him and railed against his support of the president, shouting “Liar!”

Northern California Republican heckled at packed town hall over Trump and Medi-Cal (Cal Matters, Aug 11)

Rep. Doug LaMalfa, the Republican who represents much of California’s rural north, had barely begun his prepared remarks at a town hall in Chico early Monday when a chorus of boos and jeers overpowered him. The raucous interjections didn’t relent for nearly 90 minutes.

Rep. David Valadao battles backlash in his swing district after voting for Medicaid cuts that hit close to home(NBC News, July 26)

ARIZONA

Lawmakers across the nation agree: States will suffer under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill (AZ Capitol Times, August 15)

Arizona retirees protest GOP lawmakers on 90th Social Security anniversary (AZ Mirror, August 14)

Silver Sit In protest held in front of Congressman Juan Ciscomani's office (KGUN, Aug 14)

The Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans held a “Silver Sit-In,” in response to Juan Ciscomani’s support of the Big Beautiful Bill, and its cuts to federal programs like Medicaid and Snap benefits. Over 1.5 million people across Arizona rely on some type of federal support program like Medicaid.

Rep. Dan Meuser promotes Big Beautiful Bill in Pottsville, involved in tense exchange with protesters outside his office (WTMZ, Aug 12)

WISCONSIN

Protesters show up at Rep. Van Orden's latest visit (WXOW, August 14)

Van Orden was speaking at the Pearl Street Brewery to members of the chamber about the Big Beautiful Bill while those gathered outside with signs as they chanted "DVO Must Go." They said the Third Congressional District representative still refuses to meet with his constituents in any town hall setting.

Oshkosh town hall discusses impacts of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ (WFRV, Aug 9)

Crowell ended the town hall in Oshkosh with a call to action. She said people need to continue to call their representatives and try to explain to them why they feel the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ isn’t good for Americans.

Opinion: 35 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act, Trump must not take us back (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug 7)

GOP Rep. Bryan Steil holds an in-person town hall event and is greeted with boos over Trump bill (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 31)

SEIU protests cuts to healthcare funding, ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ outside Sen. Ron Johnson’s office (WMTV, July 25)

OHIO

Bryce Dawson, SEIU Workers Justice Committee talks on the big beautiful bill at a protest (Akron Beacon Journal, August 14)

Bryce Dawson, of the Workers Justice Committee of the SEIU protests Republican US Sen. Jon Husted’s speech at Akron Roundtable.

Husted hasn't saved Ohio's rural hospitals. Bakers man routine shouldn't fool you (The Columbus Dispatch, Aug 10)

For Ohio health-care leaders, a big worry about the act is its potential financial damage to rural and small-town hospitals, which typically operate with far tighter budgets than those of Ohio’s big-city hospitals and hospital systems.

Hands Along High Street event in Worthington, Columbus will protest Trump policies (Columbus Dispatch, Aug 7)

MICHIGAN

Rep. John James sidesteps question on Medicaid cuts during Coast Guard station visit (The Detroit News, Aug 19)

Gubernatorial Candid John James Dodges Questions about Potential Medicaid Cuts in Michigan (Deadline Detroit, Aug 20)

Democratic candidates hold Medicaid townhalls with Barrett, James absent (Michigan Advance, Aug 1)

Michigan residents living in the 7th and 10th Congressional Districts had choice words for Republican U.S. Reps. Tom Barrett and John James during two townhalls held this week focused on the impact of federal Medicaid cuts – but neither of the congressmen were there to hear them.

Protestors rally against budget bill cuts (WLNS, July 29)

Protestors took to Congressman Tom Barrett’s Lansing office, opposing the federal budget bill, which protestors say he supported.

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Voters Find GOP Tax Hike Bill a Serious Liability in Governor’s Race (Insider NJ, July 21)

“53% of New Jersey voters oppose the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ recently passed by Congress, while just 36% support it. Crucial independent voters feel the same way, with 55% opposing the bill and just 36% supporting it.,,The bill is tipped to have a key impact in this year’s Governor’s race as well, with 53% of voters saying they’d prefer a Governor who opposes the bill while just 39% say they’d prefer a Governor who supports it.”

COLORADO

'Death by a million papercuts': Bus tour condemning Trump tax bill rallies Pueblo activists (The Pueblo Chieftain, July 10)

Fair Share America Executive Director Kristen Crowell and four local activists gathered inside the library for a roundtable discussion about the impacts of the bill…"I'm here because the Medicaid majority is speaking out," Trujillo said.

ARKANSAS

Protesters deliver letter to [Rep] Hill’s door opposing cuts to federal programs (The Democrat Gazette, Aug 15)

TEXAS

Congressman Gonzalez, union leaders protest ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ (Valley Central News, Aug 15)

As the debate over the bill continues, Gonzalez warns of the broader implications for the healthcare system, including potential closures of hospitals and clinics, and urges clarity on the bill’s impact.

FLORIDA

Protest in Gainesville voices concern over Medicaid and SNAP cuts (WUFT, July 28)

Miami health care workers rally in support of immigrants, speaking out against "big, beautiful bill" cuts (CBS News Miami, July 26)

SOUTH DAKOTA

Protesters greeting Sen. John Thune over One Big Beautiful Bill (The Dakota Scout, August 8)

KENTUCKY

‘Die-in’ demonstration to protest Trump Administration cuts held in Lexington (WKYT, Aug 16)

The event was that of a symbolic funeral where protestors lay on the ground with tombstone signs. Organizers say it was a way to show opposition to the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which passed last month.

Local advocacy group hosts ‘die-in’ to protest the Trump Administration’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’(Kentucky Kernel, July 27)

MISSOURI

'Put our families first:' Group demands care, not cuts as Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ takes effect (KSDK News, July 26)

TENNESSEE

The Big Beautiful Bill robs working-class Tennesseans but benefits the state’s wealthiest residents (Tennessee Lookout, Aug 12)

WEST VIRGINIA

Rep. Dan Meuser promotes Big Beautiful Bill in Pottsville, involved in tense exchange with protesters outside his office (WV News, Aug 12)

Charleston rally protests Sen. Capito's vote on controversial One Big Beautiful Bill (FOX 11 News, July 30)

Contacts: Kristin Sosanie (kristin@fairshareusa.org) and Ashley Woolheater, ashley@fairshareusa.org.

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