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New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-883| Senate 
| Updated: 3/21/2023
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023 This bill provides assistance to immigrants, including refugees, and addresses issues related to naturalization. The bill establishes the National Office of New Americans to (1) welcome and support immigrants, (2) promote and support immigrant integration, and (3) promote 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 shall establish a nonprofit entity to spur innovation in expanding citizenship preparation programs and to support assistance for immigrants seeking lawful 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 individuals. The bill also (1) waives the English proficiency requirement for the naturalization of certain lawful 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 125,000 to the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each year.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3470
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-433
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2021
Mar 17, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1643
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 21, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3470
    New Deal for New Americans Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-433
    New Deal for New Americans Act of 2021


  • March 17, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1643
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 21, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4156: Lady Liberty Act of 2023
  • S 118-2585: National Office of New Americans Act
  • HR 118-1643: New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023
  • HR 118-5025: National Office of New Americans Act
Administrative remediesAgingBorder security and unlawful immigrationCitizenship and naturalizationCivics educationCongressional oversightCrime victimsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDomestic violence and child abuseElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsExecutive Office of the PresidentFamily relationshipsForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLanguage artsLawyers and legal servicesPoverty and welfare assistanceRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRight of privacySocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaUser charges and fees

New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-883| Senate 
| Updated: 3/21/2023
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023 This bill provides assistance to immigrants, including refugees, and addresses issues related to naturalization. The bill establishes the National Office of New Americans to (1) welcome and support immigrants, (2) promote and support immigrant integration, and (3) promote 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 shall establish a nonprofit entity to spur innovation in expanding citizenship preparation programs and to support assistance for immigrants seeking lawful 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 individuals. The bill also (1) waives the English proficiency requirement for the naturalization of certain lawful 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 125,000 to the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each year.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3470
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-433
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2021
Mar 17, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1643
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 21, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3470
    New Deal for New Americans Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-433
    New Deal for New Americans Act of 2021


  • March 17, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1643
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 21, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4156: Lady Liberty Act of 2023
  • S 118-2585: National Office of New Americans Act
  • HR 118-1643: New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023
  • HR 118-5025: National Office of New Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAgingBorder security and unlawful immigrationCitizenship and naturalizationCivics educationCongressional oversightCrime victimsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDomestic violence and child abuseElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsExecutive Office of the PresidentFamily relationshipsForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLanguage artsLawyers and legal servicesPoverty and welfare assistanceRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRight of privacySocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaUser charges and fees