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New Deal for New Americans: Streamlining Citizenship and Integration Support.

This Act establishes the National Office of New Americans (NONA) to coordinate federal efforts supporting immigrant and refugee integration into social, economic, and civic life. It introduces grant programs for legal aid, English language training, and workforce development. Crucially, it reduces financial and language barriers to naturalization and implements automatic voter registration for newly naturalized citizens.
Key points
Creation of the National Office of New Americans (NONA) to centralize and improve integration services for immigrants and refugees.
Significant reduction of naturalization fees (capped at $50) and introduction of broad fee waivers and reductions for low-income applicants.
Easier path to citizenship for seniors (65+ with 5 years of residency) by waiving the English language requirement.
Automatic voter registration for individuals who successfully complete the naturalization process and become new citizens.
Establishes a minimum annual refugee admission goal of 125,000.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_883
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-03-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_883.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of the National Office of New Americans (NONA) to centralize and improve integration services for immigrants and refugees.
  • Significant reduction of naturalization fees (capped at $50) and introduction of broad fee waivers and reductions for low-income applicants.
  • Easier path to citizenship for seniors (65+ with 5 years of residency) by waiving the English language requirement.
  • Automatic voter registration for individuals who successfully complete the naturalization process and become new citizens.
  • Establishes a minimum annual refugee admission goal of 125,000.
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 2025-12-30.

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