S. 4311

Referred to Committee

LIFT the BAR Act of 2022

Introduced 5/25/2022•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

5/25/2022 • Senate

Summary

Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act of 2022 or the LIFT the BAR Act of 2022

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 Senate • 5/25/2022

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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