The Big Brutal Bill: An Introduction

 

You might have heard about something called the "One Big Beautiful Bill." The name sounds harmless—maybe even hopeful. But the reality inside its 1,100+ pages is anything but. That’s why I’m calling it what it really is: The Big Brutal Bill.

This legislation is a sweeping overhaul of public life. It slashes healthcare programs, rewrites immigration enforcement (and it not limited to undocumented immigrants), weakens civil rights protections, undermines public education, and strips away environmental rules. It is not about helping families or creating opportunity. It’s about power, control, and profit—at the expense of the rest of us.

Much of the bill comes straight from the Project 2025 playbook. This isn’t a conspiracy theory or exaggeration. It's a documented policy agenda, now put into legislative form. The bill’s language is full of vague terms, broad discretionary power, and new enforcement tools that can be turned against communities that are already marginalized.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll break it down section by section. I’ll also write to Senators McCormick and Fetterman each time, with a message that explains why every part of this bill is dangerous—especially for Pennsylvania.

If you’re overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, start with this: The Big Brutal Bill is real. It is moving forward. And we can’t afford to ignore it.

To join me in writing to your senators, you can do that by letter or email or even more easily through Resistbot. 

You can also sign my petition at https://resist.bot/petitions/PJGKPH