Today the Administration published a proposed rule on public charge that puts the healthy development of millions of children living in immigrant families at risk and creates wrenching choices for families. The proposed rule expands the definition of who is considered a “public charge” when applying for a green card or visa. Under the new proposed definition, if families access or are deemed likely to access specific public programs that help them meet the basic needs of their children, including Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and housing assistance, they jeopardize their opportunity for legal status in the United States. Learn more, submit a comment, share on social media.