LIFT the BAR Act Toolkit - Protecting Immigrant Families

Context

Last year, H.R.1 stripped access to Medicaid, SNAP, ACA coverage, and other basic needs programs from an estimated 1.4 million lawfully present immigrants—deepening nearly 30 years of harmful exclusions rooted in the 1996 PRWORA welfare law. The LIFT the BAR Act would reverse these cruel and arbitrary restrictions by restoring eligibility, eliminating the five-year bar, and ensuring immigrant families can access the health, nutrition, and economic supports they need to thrive.

Materials

Talking Points

LTBA Talking Points for Community Advocates

Doing legislative visits with community members who are impacted by H.R.1 and/or the five-year bar? Use this guide to help community advocates prepare their remarks.

Talking Points

LTBA Talking Points for Press and Policymakers

Use these talking points as a guide when discussing the LIFT the BAR Act with press and policymakers.

Social Media & Videos

LTBA Social Samples

Use these social media graphics to educate your community about LTBA, thank members for co-sponsoring, and share key messaging.

Factsheet

LTBA One-Page Summary for Advocates

A one-page overview summarizing what advocates should know about the LIFT the BAR Act.

Factsheet

LTBA One-Page Summary for Policymakers

A one-page overview summarizing what policymakers should know about the LIFT the BAR Act.

Take Action

Current Campaign

LIFT the BAR Act

More than one million lawfully present immigrants recently lost access to basic needs programs. We are working to help pass the LIFT the BAR Act, which restores eligibility cuts, eliminates the 5-year bar, and makes other changes to ensure that immigrants can access the programs and services they need.

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