Congress 117 - HR 572 - National Office of New Americans Act

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Adult education and literacy Citizenship and naturalization Congressional oversight Economic development Elementary and secondary education Employment and training programs Executive agency funding and structure Executive Office of the President Foreign language and bilingual programs Health care coverage and access Higher education Immigrant health and welfare Immigration Immigration status and procedures Intergovernmental relations Licensing and registrations Refugees, asylum, displaced persons State and local government operations

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National Office of New Americans Act

This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans (NONA) within the Executive Office of the President to promote and support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States.

The NONA shall also establish the Federal Initiative on New Americans. The initiative shall establish a coordinated federal program to respond effectively to immigrant and refugee integration issues such as language learning, adult education and workforce training, health care, and naturalization.

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Mar 22, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 28, 2021

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
Jan 28, 2021

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E73-74)
Jan 28, 2021

Introduced in House

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