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Tell Congress to LIFT the BAR
Congress must act now to pass the LIFT the BAR Act, legislation to eliminate a decades-old barrier hat has denied millions in immigrant families the care and help they need. Tell your lawmakers to LIFT the BAR!
3/4 of Americans Support Restoring Safety Net Access for Immigrant Families
A PIF poll finds that 74% of Americans favor the policy change sought by the LIFT the BAR Act: restoring safety net access for immigrant families excluded under a 1996 welfare law.
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The Protecting Immigrant Families coalition brings the nation’s leading voices for immigrant rights and health care and human services together to fight for a more equitable, more prosperous future. PIF and its partners are changing public policy, engaging immigrant families and tracking policies that matter to immigrant families.
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NEWS
May 12, 2022
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Children, Economic security, Food security, Health, Tax Credits
Food insecurity rises as families lose child tax credit payments, data shows
May 18, 2022
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Health
WA takes step toward expanding health insurance coverage for all residents, regardless of immigration status
May 11, 2022
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Economic security, Food security, Housing, Health
Qué es la carga pública: resuelve tus dudas sobre los programas y ayudas que no afectan tus opciones migratorias
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RT @gcirtweets: Having a lawyer makes a huge difference. Immigrants with attorneys are 3.5x more likely to be granted bond (enabling releas…
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RT @LouiseCBPP: Expanding state #EITC and #CTC is a great way to help & #ProtectFamilies that include people who are #Immigrants and may no…
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RT @SDHungerCo: Thank you @RepScottPeters for co-sponsoring the #LiftTheBarAct! It's time Congress acts to remove the antiquated and harmfu…
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RT @LABestBabies: We still hear that families are afraid to accept free #HomeVisiting services because of #PublicCharge. Thanks @PIFCoaliti…
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Check out this great video answering FAQs about public charge. Sharing accurate information is a great way we can a… https://t.co/pCx6FzglLR
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RT @CDFTexas: Based on FAQs about public benefits and public charge, there are 3 important things you should know. Watch this clip to lea…
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RT @USImmHUB: No anti-immigration amendments were adopted in vote-a-rama. Thank you to @SenAlexPadilla and @SenatorMenendez for their leade…
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Thanks, @SenatorMenendez & @SenAlexPadilla, for your leadership in the fight to #ProtectFamilies. https://t.co/giTSZ4jwcR
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RT @KidsPartnership: 🏫118 school districts & local county offices of education in CA are protected from immigration enforcement actions, pl…
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RT @apigbv: A8. We can make sure that state, local, & the fed governments provide #meaningfullanguage access when designing programs, & inc…
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RT @FoodShareSC: The “five-year bar” has been denying immigrant families of color critical health care & social services for 25 years. To #…
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Thanks @AllAboveAll for sharing this important conversation and for your leadership in the fight to… https://t.co/WgJV3dCszZ
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RT @Michimmigrant: Thanks @RepRashida @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin for co-sponsoring! We'd love to see more Michigan reps & our senators co-…
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👏Thanks all! And special thanks to @MomsRising @MamasConPoder @FamiliesUSA @fractweets @NHeLP_org @NETWORKLobby… https://t.co/NXEuRCLBd2
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RT @WeAreUnidosUS: A8c: Congress will only #LIFTtheBAR if we make our voices heard and vote for candidates that understand the importance o…
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RT @akwilson3000: @maziehirono Gracias, Sen @maziehirono for your leadership on #LIFTtheBar! #WellnessWed
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RT @maziehirono: A3) The five-year bar has harmful consequences for immigrants, especially families with children. It prohibits families…
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RT @shelbytg74: A8b: The Biden Admin. ended the Trump Admin’s rule and proposed new ones. People can safely access benefits now. Finalizing…
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RT @shelbytg74: A8c: State and local governments should work with community-based orgs & other trusted groups on outreach to regain the tru…
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RT @shelbytg74: A8d: All government agencies can also improve access by ensuring they make their services available in multiple languages a…
