Dear John, 

This week, we’re asking for your support to help us get two more cosponsors on the LIFT the BAR Act before the end of this year. We’re also sharing partner resources on access to healthcare. Read on to learn more.

Currently 98 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed on to the LIFT the BAR Act, which restores access to programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP, by removing the five-year bar and other barriers that deny critical care and aid to people who are lawfully present. 

PIF is making one last push to get to 100 cosponsors this year. This shows strong support for the bill and will help with re-introduction in the new Congress next year. We are just two members away–and the more the merrier!  

First, check to see who from your state House delegation has already signed on to the LIFT the BAR Act. Here is the current list of cosponsors. 

Then send an email to your representatives’ offices who have not yet signed! It’s fast, easy and an impactful way to make a real difference. Email Lena O'Rourke at [email protected] if you need an email template.

PIF partner Community Catalyst compiled a list of states that made progress toward improving immigrants’ access to health care in 2022. This list highlights the impacts this process will have on immigrant communities and provides resources for health navigators and assistors.

Working groups offer active members an opportunity to shape key aspects of PIF's work:

RESEARCH: Convenes researchers working on issues connected to PIF’s agenda, and identifies research needs. Makes data accessible to advocates, policymakers, and the public.

FEDERAL ADVOCACY: Cultivates Members of Congress as champions and spokespeople. Develops and advances legislative and administrative policy change strategies.

POLICY/ LEGAL (NERDS): Provides technical analysis of proposed and implemented policy changes.

COMMUNICATIONS: Develops PIF’s communications strategy and materials, including message strategy, media relations, and digital outreach.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Convenes members to share best practices and approaches on how to educate and empower immigrant families on their eligibility for public programs and tap their power as advocates for change.

STATE POLICY: Brings together state advocates and legal and policy experts to provide analysis and develop strategies to mitigate the effect of federal policy changes and advance state and local reforms that improve safety net access for immigrant families.

Click here to sign your organization up as an active member and select one or more working groups.

In Solidarity,

Adriana Cadena & Cheasty Anderson, on behalf of the PIF Team

Visit our website at www.pifcoalition.org

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