S Amdt 3820 - Legal Immigrants Assistance Eligibility Amendment - National Key Vote

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Title: Legal Immigrants Assistance Eligibility Amendment

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt an amendment that makes legal immigrants eligible to receive some forms of assistance.

Highlights:

  • Makes legal immigrants eligible for:
    • Emergency medical services;
    • Benefits under National School Lunch Act;
    • Assistance under Child Nutrition Act of 1996;
    • Public health assistance for immunizations and treatment of communicable diseases;
    • Services related to domestic violence or child abuse;
    • Some programs of student assistance;
    • Means-tested programs of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965;
    • Benefits under Head Start Act; and
    • Prenatal and postpartum services.

Title: Legal Immigrants Assistance Eligibility Amendment

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