HR-9008 : Still Just a Bill

Health and Nutrition Access for All Act

This bill expands eligibility under Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to generally include individuals who are lawfully present in the United States without regard to their immigration status.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-17IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.House floor actions
2020-12-17IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.House floor actions
2020-12-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jesús G. "Chuy" García [D] (IL-4)
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Food assistance and relief
  • Medicaid
  • Immigrant health and welfare
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Child health
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • State and local finance
  • State and local government operations
  • Women's health

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