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LIFT the BAR Act removes cruel barriers to public benefits for immigrants by eliminating the five-year waiting period for access to Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and other urgently needed federal programs
WASHINGTON — Representatives…
Issues:
Health Care,
Immigration
“America’s longest war is finally over. Now, let us do everything we can to help those impacted by it — from our servicemembers, veterans, and their families to Afghans, refugees, and those around the world — while stopping endless wars…
Issues:
Foreign Affairs & National Security,
Immigration
“As we aggressively fight this misguided ruling in the courts, we must also act quickly in Congress.”
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, made the following statement after a Federal judge in Texas issued…
Issues:
Immigration
Call on DOJ to quickly undo harms of Trump Administration and “restore the foundational principles of justice, fairness, and transparency to the immigration system”
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led 60 lawmakers today in calling on the Department of…
Issues:
Government Reform & Ethics,
Immigration
HEAL for Immigrant Families Act removes barriers to health care for immigrants amidst a devastating public health crisis that has disproportionately impacted immigrants working on the frontlines of this pandemic
WASHINGTON — Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)…
Issues:
Health Care,
Immigration
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, released the following statement today applauding President Joe Biden’s decision to lift the refugee cap to 62,500 after progressives urged him to end Trump’s cruel, xenophobic policy:
“Just…
Issues:
Immigration
