National Office of New Americans: Coordinating Federal Support for Immigrant Integration.
This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans within the Executive Office of the President to centralize and coordinate federal efforts supporting immigrants and refugees. The Office focuses on improving access to English language learning, workforce development programs, and promoting US citizenship. Its goal is to ensure successful social, economic, and civic integration for newcomers by streamlining cooperation across all levels of government.
Key points
Creation of a new federal office dedicated to coordinating support and integration services for immigrants and refugees.
Increased focus on providing quality English language learning and job training programs to enhance employment prospects.
Establishment of a high-level interagency initiative involving key cabinet members to harmonize federal integration policies across state and local levels.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2585
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-07-27