Reps. Cardenas, Jayapal Lead Lawmakers in Introducing Legislation to Expand Health Care, Nutrition Assistance and Other Critical Support Programs to Immigrants
September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-California, issued the following news release:
Representatives Tony Cardenas (CA-29) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led lawmakers today in introducing legislation to remove cruel, xenophobic and harmful barriers to federal public benefits for immigrants. The LIFT the BAR Act eliminates the current five-year waiting period for access to Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr . . .
Representatives Tony Cardenas (CA-29) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led lawmakers today in introducing legislation to remove cruel, xenophobic and harmful barriers to federal public benefits for immigrants. The LIFT the BAR Act eliminates the current five-year waiting period for access to Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr . . .