H.R. 5227

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LIFT the BAR Act of 2021

Introduced 9/10/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

11/1/2022 • House

Summary

Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act of 2021 or the LIFT the BAR Act of 2021

This bill repeals certain limits on the eligibility of noncitizens who lawfully reside in the United States for federal means-tested programs, including Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), programs funded through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grants, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and certain nutrition and housing programs.

Introduced in House • 9/10/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Social Welfare

Disability assistanceDomestic violence and child abuseEducation of the disadvantagedElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and reliefHealth care coverage and accessImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLow- and moderate-income housingMedicaidMedicarePoverty and welfare assistanceRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSocial security and elderly assistanceU.S. territories and protectorates

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (101)

Party Breakdown

101

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Sponsor

Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

Democrat • WA-7

Cosponsors (100)

Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

D-CA-29

Joined 9/10/2021

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

D-NC-12

Joined 9/10/2021

Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]

D-MA-4

Joined 9/10/2021

Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

D-CA-44

Joined 9/10/2021

Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16]

D-NY-16

Joined 9/10/2021

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

D-IN-7

Joined 9/10/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 10, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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