OBBBA violates the ADA by failing to offer adequate benefits for participants formerly identified as disabled.
As President of the Louisiana Civic Coalition, I recently took action against Governor Jeff Landry, the LDH, and the USDA. Specifically, I targeted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) with a pre action notice of a class action lawsuit. I argued that failing to give adequate benefits for disabled participants violates the Americans With Disabilities Act and Medicaid Act. Follow the link to read the Notice. Pre Action Notice Louisiana Civic Coalition vs State of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, LDH, USDA, XYZ; Pursuant RS 13:5101; and Injunctive Relief pursuant to Americans With Disabilities Act, Medicaid Act, Rehabilitation Act
Fortunately, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) promptly resolved the matter, for now. The LDH’s response was even accompanied by an apology. SNAP recipients, formerly identified as disabled, are adequately receiving their benefits, again.
Unfortunately, though, the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) waivers are still in jeopardy. According to the USDA’s website, they are in the process of “providing guidance.” This includes changes to the ABAWD exception criteria and ABAWD waiver criteria.
Routinely, disabilities are determined by doctors and judges, not by the USDA, because the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Medicaid are two separate entities. So, this raises concerns for disabled citizens having adverse effects on other benefits, like Social Security and Medicaid.
This Republican ideology creates an upward transfer of wealth and rolls back essential services for disabled Louisiana citizens. As a Democratic U.S. Senator, I will demand a repeal of OBBBA.
OBBBA Violates the ADA
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025, changes the work requirements for SNAP able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). OBBBA violates the Americans With Disabilities Act by failing to offer adequate benefits for participants formerly identified as disabled.
This calls for a united front to repeal OBBBA. We must strengthen our resolve to prevent Republicans from causing further harm to vulnerable communities in Louisiana with their exclusions.
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