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This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans within the Executive Office of the President. The Office's purposes include welcoming and supporting immigrants and refugees, promoting their integration into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States, and ensuring access to English language learning programs and workforce development initiatives. The bill also creates the Federal Initiative on New Americans, a coordinated federal program to respond effectively to immigrant and refugee integration issues, which is chaired by the Director of the Office. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Director, Deputy Directors, and the Associate Director of State and Local Affairs, as well as the powers granted to the Director in carrying out the Office's functions.