Senate Bill 291
117th Congress(2021-2022)
National Office of New Americans Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
291
Congress
117
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
February 8, 2021
02/08/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
02/08/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:14 PM