HR 9432 United States House · 119th Congress

LIFT the BAR Act

The LIFT the BAR Act aims to restore access to federal benefits for lawfully present noncitizens by repealing several restrictions imposed by the 1996 welfare reform law and a 2024 reconciliation bill. Specifically, it would allow eligible noncitizens to receive SNAP food assistance, Medicaid, CHIP, and child nutrition programs, while also updating legal terminology to refer to "noncitizens" rather than "aliens" in relevant statutes. The legislation includes provisions to ensure these individuals can qualify for premium tax credits and would require federal agencies to issue implementation guidance within 180 days of enactment.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jun 2026

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Introduced Jun 24, 2026 Last action Jun 30, 2026

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Jun 30, 2026

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

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Jun 24, 2026

Committee

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jun 24, 2026

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1 primary · 102 co-sponsors