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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!

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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Food insecurity rises as families lose child tax credit payments, data shows
WA takes step toward expanding health insurance coverage for all residents, regardless of immigration status
Qué es la carga pública: resuelve tus dudas sobre los programas y ayudas que no afectan tus opciones migratorias
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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…
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RT @akwilson3000: @MomsRising A8: We can work in local and state coalitions to expand the safety net to include more immigrants who have be…
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RT @WeAreUnidosUS: A8b: When the Biden Administration finalizes the public charge rule, it must work with advocates to clearly communicate…
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A8. It’s an election year, of course, and all of these decisions are made by the people we send to Washington. The… https://t.co/Ox8MdovOyG