10 Surprising Ways the Big Beautiful Bill Affects Everyday Life (Beyond Taxes)

When most people hear about the Big Beautiful Bill, they think of tax cuts—and yes, there are plenty of those. But this new law also includes non-tax changes that could affect your daily life in unexpected ways.

Here are 10 non-tax policies tucked into the bill that you might want to know about:

1. Faster Airport Security for Americans
The bill gives more funding to speed up TSA lines for U.S. citizens—especially frequent travelers. Expect shorter wait times at major airports.

2. Limits on Federal Funding for Abortion
Federal money can’t be used for abortion services, even indirectly. This could affect how some women’s health clinics operate.

3. Stricter Immigration Rules
The bill tightens rules for asylum seekers and increases border security funding. It also speeds up deportation for certain undocumented immigrants.

4. Work Requirements for Welfare
People receiving food stamps or Medicaid may now need to work or volunteer to keep their benefits, depending on their age and health.

5. More Transparency in Hospital Pricing
Hospitals must now clearly post prices for common procedures. This helps patients shop around and avoid surprise bills.

6. Ban on Federal Diversity Training
Federal agencies and contractors can no longer use taxpayer money for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training programs.

7. Funding for Opioid Treatment
The bill increases funding for addiction recovery programs, especially in rural areas hit hard by the opioid crisis.

8. Ban on Federal Funding for Gender-Affirming Care
No federal funds can be used for gender-transition surgeries or hormone treatments, even for adults.

9. New ID Rules for Voting
States that receive federal election funding must require voter ID. This could change how you vote in future elections.

10. More Power to States
States now have more control over how they run welfare programs, education, and health care—less oversight from Washington.