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Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act

USA116th CongressS-3609| Senate 
| Updated: 5/5/2020
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (14)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary 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 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6437
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 5, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 5, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6437
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • May 5, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 5, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6437: Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act
  • HR 116-8200: EHDC Act of 2020
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 CongressS-3609| Senate 
| Updated: 5/5/2020
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 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6437
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 5, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 5, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6437
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • May 5, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 5, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (14)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6437: Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act
  • HR 116-8200: EHDC Act of 2020
  • 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