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Introduced
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish the National Office of New Americans, to reduce obstacles to United States citizenship, to support the integration of immigrants into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans to support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States. It provides grants for legal services, English language learning, workforce development, and refugee resettlement programs. The bill also reduces barriers to citizenship by waiving the English requirement for some older immigrants, reducing naturalization fees, and automating voter registration for newly naturalized citizens. Additionally, the bill increases the minimum number of refugees admitted annually and enhances pre-arrival training and post-arrival support for refugees.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3470/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3470/BILLS-116s3470is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3470/BILLS-116s3470is.pdf.pdf |
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