Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025

# Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would expand health care access for immigrant families by removing or reducing restrictions on federal health programs. Specifically, it would allow immigrants—including undocumented immigrants—to enroll in certain federally-funded health programs that currently have citizenship or legal status requirements. The bill aims to address health care gaps for immigrant populations who may avoid seeking medical care due to legal status concerns. **Who It Affects:** The legislation primarily affects immigrant families, particularly low-income immigrants and undocumented immigrants who are currently ineligible for or unable to access federal health programs like Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It would also impact state budgets, since states administer these programs and would bear some costs, and health care providers serving immigrant communities. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President.