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H.R. 5071 116th Congress House

A Just Society: The Embrace Act

Official title: To provide access to Federal public benefits for aliens, without regard to the immigration status of that alien, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 13, 2019 Introduced by: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Immigration Immigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresPoverty and welfare assistance
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Nov 13, 2019
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 Latest action November 13, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

A Just Society: The Embrace Act

This bill establishes that an alien may not be denied any federal public benefit solely due to that alien's immigration status.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4
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Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Nov 13, 2019
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García, Jesús G. "Chuy"
Illinois · Nov 13, 2019
Lee, Barbara
· Nov 13, 2019
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Meng, Grace
New York · Nov 13, 2019
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Nov 13, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5071: A Just Society: The Embrace Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5071/
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"H.R. 5071: A Just Society: The Embrace Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5071/.
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H.R. 5071, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5071/.
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