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Introduced
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th 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, eco- nomic, and civic life of the United States, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans within the Executive Office of the President to support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States. It creates several grant programs to provide legal services and immigration assistance, promote English language learning, and support workforce development and shared prosperity for immigrants. The bill also reduces barriers to citizenship by waiving certain requirements, lowering fees, and establishing an automatic voter registration system for newly naturalized citizens. Additionally, it increases the minimum number of refugees to be admitted annually, provides pre-arrival English and work training for refugees, and expands access to case management and cash assistance services. The bill aims to welcome and support immigrants and refugees, reduce obstacles to citizenship, and promote their successful integration and inclusion.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (41)
Grace Meng (D)*,
Karen Bass (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Cori Bush (D),
André Carson (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Mondaire Jones (D),
Kaiali'i Kahele (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Filemón Vela (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 04/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1308/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1308/BILLS-117hr1308ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1308/BILLS-117hr1308ih.pdf.pdf |
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