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Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-6437| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2020
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (72)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Health Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act This bill addresses immigration issues related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and otherwise makes changes to certain COVID-19 response activities, benefits, and programs. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must temporarily limit in-person immigration proceedings, and, during the COVID-19 emergency, DHS, DOJ, and the Department of State shall not take certain adverse immigration actions. In addition, an individual's use of certain assistance related to COVID-19 may not be considered in current or future immigration determinations concerning that individual. The bill includes pandemics within the scope of specified disaster and emergency laws and modifies nutrition and other benefits during such emergencies. For example, states may receive Medicaid payments for COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and treatment for certain unlawful aliens, and individuals who use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number may receive cash assistance related to the COVID-19 response. In addition, individuals may not be excluded from participating in COVID-19 response programs due to actual or perceived immigration status. To ensure the availability of information related to COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must (1) establish programs for eligible community-based organizations to develop preparedness materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, and (2) translate materials and operate telephone hotlines in specified languages. Agencies that receive funding under a law enacted in response to COVID-19 must also provide information about programs and opportunities in such languages.
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Timeline
Apr 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 6, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 5, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3609
Introduced in Senate
  • April 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 3, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • April 6, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • May 5, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3609
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-3609: Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAssault and harassment offensesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentCommunity life and organizationCrimes against womenCrime victimsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of StateDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseEducational facilities and institutionsEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth promotion and preventive careHomelessness and emergency shelterHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthPoverty and welfare assistanceReligionSex offensesSocial Security AdministrationState and local government operationsViolent crimeVisas and passports

Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-6437| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2020
Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act This bill addresses immigration issues related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and otherwise makes changes to certain COVID-19 response activities, benefits, and programs. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must temporarily limit in-person immigration proceedings, and, during the COVID-19 emergency, DHS, DOJ, and the Department of State shall not take certain adverse immigration actions. In addition, an individual's use of certain assistance related to COVID-19 may not be considered in current or future immigration determinations concerning that individual. The bill includes pandemics within the scope of specified disaster and emergency laws and modifies nutrition and other benefits during such emergencies. For example, states may receive Medicaid payments for COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and treatment for certain unlawful aliens, and individuals who use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number may receive cash assistance related to the COVID-19 response. In addition, individuals may not be excluded from participating in COVID-19 response programs due to actual or perceived immigration status. To ensure the availability of information related to COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must (1) establish programs for eligible community-based organizations to develop preparedness materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, and (2) translate materials and operate telephone hotlines in specified languages. Agencies that receive funding under a law enacted in response to COVID-19 must also provide information about programs and opportunities in such languages.
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Timeline
Apr 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 6, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 5, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3609
Introduced in Senate
  • April 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 3, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • April 6, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • May 5, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3609
    Introduced in Senate
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (72)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Health Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-3609: Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAssault and harassment offensesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentCommunity life and organizationCrimes against womenCrime victimsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of StateDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseEducational facilities and institutionsEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth promotion and preventive careHomelessness and emergency shelterHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthPoverty and welfare assistanceReligionSex offensesSocial Security AdministrationState and local government operationsViolent crimeVisas and passports