The bill, which will be introduced this Wednesday, is the most important and far reaching such proposal that has been put forward this year. Significantly, it goes beyond restoration of benefits to those in the country prior to the enactment of welfare reform-and also attempts to provide benefits to lawfully present immigrants who arrive after August 22, 1996. Profiles of immigrants whose stories tell of needs for Medicaid, CHIP, SSI, or Food Stamps. Profiles are anonymous. NILC is especially looking for immigrants who are willing to tell their stories to the media.
Surveys are anonymous.
For a copy of the survey, please contact Shane Goldsmith. In addition, the bill's sponsors are seeking as many organizational endorsements as possible, especially in time for the Wednesday introduction of the bill. They are also asking for support in urging other members of congress to cosponsor the bill. These budget resolutions would make congressional appropriators adhere to the FY 2000 discretionary spending limits set in the 1997 Balanced Budget Act. These combined policies will require Congress to make steep cuts to non-defense programs.