Bill117th CongressFiled May 25, 2022Social Welfare
S. 4311
LIFT the BAR Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 25, 2022)
Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act of 2022 or the LIFT the BAR Act of 2022
This bill repeals certain limits on the eligibility of noncitizens who lawfully reside in the United States for federal means-tested programs, including Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), programs funded through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grants, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and certain nutrition and housing programs.
What just happenedMay 25, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
11 cosponsors10 D1 I
11cosponsors1committees2actions2related bills15subjects
- Introduced in SenateMay 25, 2022
- May 25, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 25, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate