Immigration

HB 4085 provides grants for immigrate citizenship

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Donna | 0 Comments

This bill directs the Department of Human Services to provide grants to assist individuals who are noncitizens and who do not possess valid immigration documentation to change their immigration status or obtain lawful permanent resident status. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. The Department of Human Services shall provide grants from $750 to $1,500 to cover…

HB 4122 Provides $695 to DACA eligible for legal costs

Posted on June 20, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

SB 1543 Paid lawyers for illegal immigrants

Posted on March 24, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

Oregon Prepares To Expand Coverage to Undocumented Adults

Posted on December 29, 2021 by BJ | 2 Comments

The free coverage offered under the Oregon Health Plan will soon be open to people regardless of their immigration status. “Cover All People,” which the Legislature passed in the 2021 regular session through House Bill 3352, will extend the Medicaid-funded Oregon Health Plan to low-income adults who are undocumented immigrants. Lawmakers appropriated $100 million in state funding for the program,…

HB 3352 Healthcare for Undocumented Adults

Posted on July 19, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

Lawmakers approve creation of new office to support immigrants and refugees

Posted on June 25, 2021 by BJ | 0 Comments

Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement will advocate for Oregon’s newest residents, seek to connect people to resources and programs helping to reduce social, economic and health disparities. With strong bipartisan support in both chambers, Oregon lawmakers have approved the creation of a new government office underneath Gov. Kate Brown that will advocate on behalf of immigrants and refugees, as…