From Urban Institute :: Research Update <[email protected]>
Subject The “public charge” rule risks US citizens’ health
Date February 4, 2026 12:02 PM
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Public comment on &ldquo;Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility&rdquo;
Researchers raise concerns that the proposed &ldquo;public charge&rdquo; rule would reduce participation in essential health, nutrition, and other programs among immigrant families, including those with citizen children, resulting in fewer children and adults getting critical needs met.

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Treasury&rsquo;s plan to consider refundable tax credits as public benefits appears to override congressional intent
Eligibility for tax credits is determined through various laws associated with each program. The US Department of the Treasury plans to redefine qualifications for the refunded portions of certain tax credits, meaning some currently eligible noncitizens wouldn&rsquo;t be able to claim them.

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Helping Maryland connect underserved residents to crucial state tax credits
Among Maryland tax filers who likely qualified for but didn&rsquo;t claim the state&rsquo;s earned income tax credit, nearly a third had Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers. Learn valuable strategies to overcome the barriers and improve the uptake of state tax benefits.

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The US Department of Housing and Urban Development&rsquo;s English-only directive could hurt the Federal Housing Administration&rsquo;s mission and financial health
Serving multilingual borrowers is good for consumers and the housing finance system. Amid federal changes, public and private mortgage industry participants can help fill language gaps.

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Supporting young adults in a time of policy change and uncertainty
As policy on public programs changes and funding becomes uncertain, a concern among youth service providers is how to support young adults from immigrant families.

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The travel ban doesn&rsquo;t just keep people out. It also hurts families who are already here
Expansion of the travel ban will prevent thousands from reunifying with family members, creating emotional hardship and impeding progress toward economic mobility.

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