Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act H.R. 9432

The Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act, H.R. 9432, introduced to Congress on June 24, 2026, seeks to broaden access to federal services for certain lawfully present noncitizens. Supported by 100 cosponsors, this bill aims to alleviate restrictions from past laws, such as the 1996 welfare reform and recent reconciliation statutes. If enacted, the legislation would streamline the qualification process for federal programs, including updates to child nutrition guidelines to ensure benefits are not denied based on citizenship status.

The act proposes significant changes for health programs like Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), aiming to restore access for some noncitizens by removing previous limitations. It also introduces provisions enabling individuals with exceptionally low incomes to qualify for Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, regardless of Medicaid ineligibility due to immigration status. Additionally, residents from the Freely Associated States under the Compacts of Free Association would retain access to Medicaid-related services, addressing current exclusionary policies.

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