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S. 1660 117th Congress Senate

HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021

Official title: A bill to expand access to health care services for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 17, 2021 Introduced by: Cory A. Booker Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Health Child healthHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessImmigrant health and welfare
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Immigration status and proceduresIncome tax creditsMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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May 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action May 17, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2021 or the HEAL Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2021

This bill extends Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program coverage to individuals lawfully present in the United States who otherwise meet eligibility requirements. Individuals granted federally authorized presence also are required to maintain minimum essential health insurance coverage and are eligible for health insurance exchanges, reduced cost sharing, premium subsidies, and premium tax credits.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 10 Independent 1
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Sep 27, 2022
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Jan 13, 2022
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Padilla, Alex
California · Jul 21, 2021
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · May 17, 2021
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · May 17, 2021
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · May 17, 2021
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · May 17, 2021
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · May 17, 2021
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Murray, Patty
Washington · May 17, 2021
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · May 17, 2021
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · May 17, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1660: HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1660/
MLA
"S. 1660: HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1660/.
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S. 1660, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1660/.
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