NEWS & PRESS

Neal, Pallone Applaud Biden Administration’s Final Public Charge Rule

Chairmen of two key U.S. House of Representatives committees recognize the Biden final public charge regulation as a major win for immigrant families and the nation.

The expanded child tax credit kept 4 million kids out of poverty. Can it come back?

PIF partner UnidosUS on advocacy to expand immigrant families’ eligibility for state earned income credit programs.

Biden’s goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

Lawmakers urge Biden officials to prioritize outreach to immigrant communities in anti-hunger strategy.

Pace of Harris County home buyouts slower than hoped for after Hurricane Harvey

Public charge deters Texas immigrant families from seeking aid through hurricane buyout program.

Health, economic disparities continue to affect coronavirus hot spots

Local governments working to mitigate health disparities affecting DC-area immigrant families, including thawing the persistent public charge chilling effect.

Some criticize Family Security Act for its citizen requirement

Immigrant advocates critique a family economic aid bill sponsored by Utah Republican Senator Romney that includes mixed-status families but excludes undocumented families.

The Biden Administration’s final public charge regulation may be ready in weeks. What do advocates expect?

PIF director Adriana Cadena talks about the upcoming public charge final regulation on the radio network’s live Linea Abierta program.

FL Families Urged to Sign Up for KidCare as CHIP Marks Silver Anniversary

Article on CHIP’s 25th anniversary quotes PIF partner Florida Health Justice Project offering assurances to immigrant families that CHIP enrollment will have no immigration consequences.

Charities Aiding Immigrants and Refugees Fare Better When They Raise Money From Private Sources

Immigrants account for about 15% of the US population, and government makes decisions every day affecting their health and wellbeing, but less than one half of 1% of charitable giving supports advocacy work on behalf of immigrants.

An Immigrant Child Story

Great op-ed by a pediatrician argues for passage of the LIFT the BAR Act.

Tienes derecho a recibir asistencia del gobierno por la pandemia sin importar tu estatus migratorio: esto debes saber

PIF partner MomsRising / Mamas Con Poder featured in this article assuring immigrant families that they can use safety net programs without immigration consequences.

Undocumented children deserve health care in N.J. and the sooner the better

Joint commentary by the National Center for Children in Poverty and PIF partner CLASP urges NJ’s legislature to expand safety net access for children in immigrant families.

California should back a program to prevent homelessness, not just react to it

Columnist Jean Guerrero urges actions to mitigate homelessness, including addressing barriers to available supports, including public charge.

With ‘Healthy Babies Equity Act,’ Maryland Will Join Other States that Provide Prenatal Care Regardless of Immigration Status

Maryland legislation expands of prenatal care to women in immigrant families.

Hirono Bill Critical to Equitable Pandemic Recovery, Advocates Say

PIF statement of support in response to Sen. Mazie Hirono’s introduction of the Senate version of the LIFT the BAR Act.

Report finds child hunger is 55% higher than pre-pandemic levels in NYC

Food security nonprofit finds that hunger is 55% higher than before the pandemic, with immigrant families among those at greatest risk.

Overturning Roe Would Create More Barriers for Asylum-Seekers and Immigrants

Former Refugee Council USA executive director argues that a SCOTUS reversal of Roe v. Wade would hit immigrant women even harder than most, by reinforcing immigrant families’ concerns about the effect of getting health care and economic aid on future immigration applications.

Perceptions of the Coronavirus and COVID-19 testing and vaccination in Latinx and Indigenous Mexican immigrant communities in the Eastern Coachella Valley

UC Riverside public health and health equity experts find the public charge chilling effect continues to depress COVID-19 testing and vaccination in Latinx families.

WA takes step toward expanding health insurance coverage for all residents, regardless of immigration status

State ACA implementation agency asks feds for a waiver allowing Washington to offer health coverage regardless of immigration status.

Food insecurity rises as families lose child tax credit payments, data shows

On new research by our partners at Children’s Health Watch, finding that the expanded Child Tax Credit improves health and food security, but that immigrant and Latinx families aren’t getting it.

Qué es la carga pública: resuelve tus dudas sobre los programas y ayudas que no afectan tus opciones migratorias

Overview of current public charge policy, offering assurances and facts to families needing care or help.