New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023
Summary
The New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023 aims to streamline the integration of immigrants and refugees into the United States by establishing a National Office of New Americans to coordinate support services. The bill would provide federal grants for English language learning, workforce training, and legal assistance while reducing financial barriers to citizenship by capping naturalization fees and expanding fee waivers for low-income individuals. Additionally, it proposes significant policy changes such as setting a minimum annual floor of 125,000 refugee admissions, implementing automatic voter registration for newly naturalized citizens, and removing certain barriers to legal status and deportation protections.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 27, 2025