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Easier Citizenship & Immigrant Support: New Programs & Refugee Aid

This act aims to simplify U.S. citizenship for immigrants by reducing fees, waiving English requirements for seniors, and enabling automatic voter registration. It establishes a new office and programs to support immigrant integration into social, economic, and civic life, offering legal aid, English language learning, and workforce development. The act also enhances support for refugees, including pre-arrival training and extended cash assistance.
Key points
Reduces naturalization fees to a maximum of $50 and introduces fee waivers for low-income individuals, making citizenship more accessible.
Waives English language requirements for individuals over 65 with at least 5 years of permanent residency and for those with disabilities.
Establishes automatic voter registration for newly naturalized citizens, with an opt-out option.
Creates a National Office of New Americans to coordinate efforts supporting immigrant and refugee integration.
Provides grant programs for legal assistance, English language education, and workforce development to help immigrants find jobs and adapt.
Increases the minimum number of refugees admitted to 125,000 annually and introduces pre-arrival English and work orientation training.
Extends financial and service support for refugees to at least one year, and up to three years in certain exceptional circumstances.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_433
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

New Deal for New Americans Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_433.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reduces naturalization fees to a maximum of $50 and introduces fee waivers for low-income individuals, making citizenship more accessible.
  • Waives English language requirements for individuals over 65 with at least 5 years of permanent residency and for those with disabilities.
  • Establishes automatic voter registration for newly naturalized citizens, with an opt-out option.
  • Creates a National Office of New Americans to coordinate efforts supporting immigrant and refugee integration.
  • Provides grant programs for legal assistance, English language education, and workforce development to help immigrants find jobs and adapt.
  • Increases the minimum number of refugees admitted to 125,000 annually and introduces pre-arrival English and work orientation training.
  • Extends financial and service support for refugees to at least one year, and up to three years in certain exceptional circumstances.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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