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New Deal for New Americans Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4928| House 
| Updated: 10/30/2019
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (42)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Homeland Security Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2019 This bill provides assistance to immigrants and addresses issues related to naturalization. The bill establishes the National Office of New Americans to promote and support immigrant integration and encourage the pursuit of U.S. citizenship among immigrants. The bill also establishes grant programs for eligible entities that provide (1) legal services for immigrants, (2) English language education that focuses on integrating students into society, and (3) workforce development training that supports the economic integration of immigrants. The bill also reauthorizes the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS may establish a nonprofit entity to spur innovation in the expansion of citizenship preparation programs and to support assistance for immigrants seeking permanent resident status or citizenship. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to (1) report to Congress before increasing fees for immigration adjudication and naturalization services above the levels of such fees on January 1, 2019, and (2) waive or reduce certain immigration-related fees for low-income aliens. The bill also (1) waives the English proficiency requirement for the naturalization of certain permanent residents, (2) repeals the public charge ground for deportation, (3) requires states to provide for automatic voter registration to qualifying new citizens unless that individual declines, and (4) sets a floor of 110,000 to the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each year.
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Timeline
Oct 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 30, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, House Administration, Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 30, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1370)
Mar 12, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3470
Introduced in Senate
  • October 30, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 30, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, House Administration, Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 30, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1370)


  • March 12, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3470
    Introduced in Senate

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 116-3470: New Deal for New Americans Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdult education and literacyAgingBorder security and unlawful immigrationCaribbean areaChild care and developmentCitizenship and naturalizationCivics educationCommunity life and organizationCongressional electionsCongressional oversightCrime victimsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDue process and equal protectionEconomic developmentEducational guidanceEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFamily relationshipsFederal officialsFinancial literacyForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePreschool educationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRight of privacySpecialized courtsState and local government operationsStudent recordsTax-exempt organizationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaUser charges and feesU.S. historyU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands

New Deal for New Americans Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4928| House 
| Updated: 10/30/2019
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2019 This bill provides assistance to immigrants and addresses issues related to naturalization. The bill establishes the National Office of New Americans to promote and support immigrant integration and encourage the pursuit of U.S. citizenship among immigrants. The bill also establishes grant programs for eligible entities that provide (1) legal services for immigrants, (2) English language education that focuses on integrating students into society, and (3) workforce development training that supports the economic integration of immigrants. The bill also reauthorizes the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS may establish a nonprofit entity to spur innovation in the expansion of citizenship preparation programs and to support assistance for immigrants seeking permanent resident status or citizenship. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to (1) report to Congress before increasing fees for immigration adjudication and naturalization services above the levels of such fees on January 1, 2019, and (2) waive or reduce certain immigration-related fees for low-income aliens. The bill also (1) waives the English proficiency requirement for the naturalization of certain permanent residents, (2) repeals the public charge ground for deportation, (3) requires states to provide for automatic voter registration to qualifying new citizens unless that individual declines, and (4) sets a floor of 110,000 to the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each year.
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Timeline
Oct 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 30, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, House Administration, Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 30, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1370)
Mar 12, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3470
Introduced in Senate
  • October 30, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 30, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, House Administration, Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 30, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1370)


  • March 12, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3470
    Introduced in Senate
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (42)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Homeland Security Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 116-3470: New Deal for New Americans Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdult education and literacyAgingBorder security and unlawful immigrationCaribbean areaChild care and developmentCitizenship and naturalizationCivics educationCommunity life and organizationCongressional electionsCongressional oversightCrime victimsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDue process and equal protectionEconomic developmentEducational guidanceEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFamily relationshipsFederal officialsFinancial literacyForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePreschool educationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRight of privacySpecialized courtsState and local government operationsStudent recordsTax-exempt organizationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaUser charges and feesU.S. historyU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands