LIFT the BAR Act of 2022

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4311 LIFT the BAR Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Social Welfare. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:20 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4311

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 4311

Bill S 4311 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2022. Bill S 4311 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 25, 2022. Bill S 4311's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 25, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4311

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4311

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability assistance

- Domestic violence and child abuse

- Education of the disadvantaged

- Elementary and secondary education

- Food assistance and relief

- Health care coverage and access

- Immigrant health and welfare

- Immigration status and procedures

- Low- and moderate-income housing

- Medicaid

- Medicare

- Poverty and welfare assistance

- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

- Social security and elderly assistance

- U.S. territories and protectorates

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4311

LIFT the BAR Act of 2022

Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.