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BillHR 9054 · 119

Earned Benefits Equality and Family Reunification Act

Introduced
May 29, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Expands earned benefits to include family reunification, allowing more people to receive benefits while reuniting with their families. Requires changes to existing benefit programs to promote family unity.

Sponsored By

Adriano Espaillat
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 29, 2026
  3. May 29, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects immigrant families and individuals waiting to reunite with their relatives, potentially allowing them to receive benefits while undergoing the reunification process. It may also impact government agencies responsible for administering these benefits, such as those handling social security and healthcare programs.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Ways and Means
IntroducedMay 29, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 29, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.