Public Charge Regulation Toolkit - Protecting Immigrant Families

Context

The latest updates

On November 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a notice of proposed rulemaking on public charge. Read our statement here and take action here.

PIF has reviewed the proposed rule and prepared new materials available below. We will continue updating this page as new information and materials become available.

The Biden public charge rule is still in effect until a new rule is finalized.

Please sign up for updates in the footer of this site and come back to this page soon for the latest information.

Materials

Talking Points

Public Charge Talking Points for the Press

A one-page resource providing five key talking points along with additional details to use when talking to the press.

Factsheet

3 Things You Need to Know about Public Charge

Community-facing, one-page hand-out with basic information about the public charge rule and what programs could be considered in a public charge determination. (Updated November 2025)

Factsheet

Public Charge: What Advocates Need to Know

Brief overview of recent public charge policy changes and explanation of the current rule. Provides background for advocates to understand previous policy battles and prepare to fight future changes.

Talking Points

Public Charge Community Talking Points

An updated summary of community talking points to reflect recent changes to public charge policy.

Factsheet

Public Charge: What Advocates Need to Know About the November 2025 Proposed Rule

This resource provides an FAQ for advocates about the new public charge rule proposed in November 2025.

NILC

Take Action

PIF is coordinating a coalition-wide response opposing the 2025 DHS Public Charge NPRM. We invite your organization to join this effort and stand with immigrant families across the country.

Current Campaign

Public Charge 2025

Learn about the recent announcement on public charge and coordinated actions to combat fear.

Context

The latest updates

Materials

Public Charge Talking Points for the Press

3 Things You Need to Know about Public Charge

Public Charge: What Advocates Need to Know

Public Charge Community Talking Points

Public Charge: What Advocates Need to Know About the November 2025 Proposed Rule

Take Action

Public Charge 2025

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