Request for Cosponsor(s)

Hi NCL Board Please let me know if you would NOT support NCL signing on to endorse the New Deal for New Americans. If you're OK with us endorsing, no need to write back. Deadline Friday COB. Thanks Judy ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Diego Iniguez-Lopez <diego@partnershipfornewamericans.org> Date: Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 2:44 PM Subject: New Deal for New Americans Act Reintroduction Tomorrow!!! To: <amigos@theimmigrationhub.org>, <leglist@theimmigrationhub.org>, < immigrationandskills@googlegroups.com> Hi everyone, Tomorrow, Representatives Meng, Jayapal, and García and Senators Markey and Hirono will be reintroducing the New Deal for New Americans Act <https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3470/text>! 1) Please *endorse <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZuz6Gyk_p1D1-HVUSsdPeSSOutglolP0vOwd9dbFsN47rBg/viewform?gxids=7628> the New Deal for New Americans Act as an organization.* 2) Uplift the reintroduction on social media tomorrow by *using our communications toolkit <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B_Az8furqsJUPkX3Oq-4F2RCDiLFyd9VmOPjvgCzx1o/edit?usp=sharing> with template social media posts, talking points, and graphics.* 3) *Share the below Dear Colleague letters* with Congressional offices and request that they be an original cosponsor (deadline COB today). 4) *Join our Facebook live <https://www.facebook.com/npnewamericans/> *celebrating the reintroduction tomorrow, Wednesday at 5:30 PM ET. - One-pager, summary, and section-by-section attached. If passed, the New Deal for New Americans Act would: - *Create a National Office of New Americans Act* to lead a national strategy on immigrant inclusion; - *Expand access to citizenship*, including by reducing the application fee, protecting fee waivers, prohibiting application fees from being used for enforcement purposes; - *Create and fund workforce development and English-language learning programs *to assist immigrants as they struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession; - *Increase access to justice and due process* by creating a legal services grant program for community-based organizations, among other entities, that offer assistance with immigration applications, removal defense, Know-Your-Rights education, and other legal services; - *Set the annual refugee admissions minimum to 125,000 refugees*; and - *Rebuild the capacity and infrastructure of local communities to welcome refugees.* Thank you! *Dear Colleague for Representatives:* Be an Original Cosponsor of the New Deal for New Americans Act Sending Office: Honorable Grace Meng Sent By: Jacqueline.Hsieh@mail.house.gov <+Jacqueline.Hsieh@mail.house.gov> Request for Cosponsor(s) *Be an Original Cosponsor of the New Deal for New Americans Act* Online Form to Add Cosponsor <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSci58QTado3hJGQSeyhJRO0SlWONXVtZCsgIeLiTw5mLB5fwg/viewform?usp=sf_link> *Deadline: COB Tuesday, February 23rd* **Senate companion bill led by Sen. Markey* *116th cosponsors (42)*: Jayapal*, Chuy García*, Aguilar, Blumenauer, Cárdenas, Carson, Chu, Clarke, Connolly, Correa, Escobar, Espaillat, Gallego, S. Garcia, Grijalva, Haaland, Jackson Lee, Johnson (GA), Kelly, Kennedy, B. Lee, Lofgren, Lowenthal, McGovern, Meeks, Nadler, Norton, Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Pingree, Pocan, Pressley, Raskin, Schakowsky, Smith, Suozzi, Takano, Titus, Torres (CA), Velázquez, Watson Coleman *Over 75 endorsing orgs, including:* National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), Make the Road, Adhikaar, Church World Service (CWS), Immigration Hub, OneAmerica, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), UnidosUS, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, MomsRising/MamásConPoder, AsylumWorks, First Focus on Children, Hispanic Federation, International Rescue Committee, Oxfam America, CASA, Comunidades Unidas, Center for Popular Democracy, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Network for Immigrant & Refugee Rights, The Advocates for Human Rights, Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, Arkansas United, Causa Oregon, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Global Cleveland, Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama, Junta for Progressive Action, Latin American Coalition, Maine People's Alliance, Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Michigan United, National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC), Nebraska Appleseed, Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, Promise Arizona, Somos Un Pueblo Unido, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, The Resurrection Project, Texas Organizing Project, Voces de la Frontera, Unite Oregon, Greater Portland Welcome Center, Academy of Medical & Public Health Services (AMPHS), Alianza Americas, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, America's Voice, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC, Center for Gender & Refugee Studies, Central Washington Justice For Our Neighbors, Employee Rights Center, Farmworker Justice, Jewish Family Services WNY, Just Neighbors Ministry, League of Women Voters of the United States, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Mobilization for Justice, Inc., Mujeres Latinas en Acción, National CAPACD – National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, National Skills Coalition, New England Justice for Our Neighbors, New York Justice for Our Neighbors, Inc., Poder Latinx, Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, Refugee Congress, Saratoga Immigration Coalition, University YMCA - New American Welcome Center, World Education Services, World Education, Inc., YMCA of Greater New York Dear Colleague: Immigrants are an essential part of our nation, which can only be made stronger if we assist the efforts of new Americans to integrate, contribute to the growth of our economy, and be civically engaged. To ensure a more inclusive and welcoming system to help new Americans achieve their American Dream, we will be reintroducing the New Deal for New Americans Act. Among many provisions, this bill would help immigrants and refugees overcome common challenges such as language barriers and employment attainment, and help break down barriers to naturalization. Specifically, the *New Deal for New Americans Act* would: - Establish a *National Office of New Americans* in the Executive Office of the White House to promote and support immigrant and refugee integration and inclusion and coordinate efforts of federal, state, and local governments to support social, economic, and civic integration of immigrants and refugees. - Establish a *Federal Initiative on New Americans *to coordinate federal response to address issues that affect the lives of new immigrants and refugees and communities with growing immigrant and refugee populations. - Create a* Legal Services and Immigration Assistance Grant Program *to support organizations that provide direct immigration assistance to those in need of immigration screening; know-your-rights education; assistance in applying for citizenship, lawful permanent resident status or other legal status (DACA, TPS, asylum, etc.); or seeking relief from a removal order. - Create an* English as a Gateway to Integration Program *for organizations that teach English or help individuals prepare for naturalization or earn a GED. - Create a* Workforce Development Grant Program *to ensure that immigrant and refugee adults have equitable access to education and workforce programs that help equip them with occupational skills needed to secure or advance in employment. - *Reduce barriers for individuals to naturalize *by establishing a flat application fee for naturalization, amending the English and civics exam requirements for older individuals, and exempting eligible U.S. high school graduates from taking the naturalization exams. - *Limit USCIS’s ability to raise fees* without Congress’ approval, plus *require authorization of appropriations* to cover USCIS’ need to operate and adjudicate cases. - Promote civic engagement through* automatic voter registration of newly naturalized individuals.* - Expand family integration by reducing the age of citizens who are able to petition eligible family members from 21 years old to 18 years old. - Increase *Refugee Admissions level to 125,000* per fiscal year. - Provide social, economic, and civic support to refugees and rebuild the capacity and infrastructure of local communities to welcome refugees. - Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to no longer allow deportation of an individual deemed to have become a public charge. Here are the updated changes from the 116th: - added Sense of Congress on nationalization in Title III of the bill, specifically expressing that policy and programs be established to help 2 million individuals naturalize by end of 2022; - increased refugee admissions level to 125,000 from 110,000; and - updated the name USCIS Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program to USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. Please join me in moving our diverse nation forward by helping new immigrants. To cosponsor, please complete this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSci58QTado3hJGQSeyhJRO0SlWONXVtZCsgIeLiTw5mLB5fwg/viewform?usp=sf_link> . For more information, please contact Jacqueline Hsieh ( Jacqueline.Hsieh@mail.house.gov) of Rep. Meng’s office, Amy Fischer ( Amy.Fischer@mail.house.gov) at Rep. Jayapal’s office, or Lanette Garcia ( Lanette.Garcia@mail.house.gov) at Rep. Chuy García’s office. Sincerely, Rep. Grace Meng Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia Member of Congress Member of Congress Member of Congress *Related Legislative Issues* *Selected legislative information:* Homeland Security, Immigration, Judiciary *Related Bill Information* *Bill Type:* H.R. *Bill Type:* TBD *Special Note:* [image: icon of computer] Manage Your Subscriptions <https://e-dearcolleague.house.gov/Subscription/SelectedSubscriptions> [image: icon eDC logo] e-Dear Colleague version 2.2.1 [image: icon of life preserver] Contact eDC Support <https://housenet.house.gov/service/edc> e-Dear Colleagues are intended for internal House use only. *Dear Colleague for Senators: * *Senator Markey and Senator Hirono invite your boss to cosponsor the New Deal for New Americans Act, legislation that strengthens resources for immigrants and refugees and supports their social, economic, and civic integration, including by coordinating the efforts of federal, state, and local governments.* The New Deal for New Americans Act would establish critical assistance programs for immigrants and refugees to overcome common challenges they face, such as language barriers and employment attainment, and help eliminate barriers to naturalization. The New Deal for New Americans Act envisions a more inclusive and welcoming system to help new Americans achieve their American Dream. A section-by-section and one-pager of the legislation are attached. *Changes from 116 Congress include:* - added Sense of Congress on nationalization in Title III of the bill, specifically expressing that policy and programs be established to help 2 million individuals naturalize by the end of 2022; - increased refugee admissions level to 125,000 from 110,000; and - updated the name USCIS Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program to USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. Representatives Grace Meng (NY-06), Jesús García (IL-04), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) will be introducing the New Deal for New Americans in the House of Representatives. *Current Cosponsors*: Blumenthal *Deadline to be an original cosponsor: COB Tuesday, February 23* If you have questions or would like to add your boss as a cosponsor, please contact Karlee Popken (karlee_popken@markey.senate.gov). *Over 75 endorsing orgs, including:* National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), Make the Road, Adhikaar, Church World Service (CWS), Immigration Hub, OneAmerica, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), UnidosUS, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, MomsRising/MamásConPoder, AsylumWorks, First Focus on Children, Hispanic Federation, International Rescue Committee, Oxfam America, CASA, Comunidades Unidas, Center for Popular Democracy, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Network for Immigrant & Refugee Rights, The Advocates for Human Rights, Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, Arkansas United, Causa Oregon, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Global Cleveland, Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama, Junta for Progressive Action, Latin American Coalition, Maine People's Alliance, Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Michigan United, National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC), Nebraska Appleseed, Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, Promise Arizona, Somos Un Pueblo Unido, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, The Resurrection Project, Texas Organizing Project, Voces de la Frontera, Unite Oregon, Greater Portland Welcome Center, Academy of Medical & Public Health Services (AMPHS), Alianza Americas, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, America's Voice, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC, Center for Gender & Refugee Studies, Central Washington Justice For Our Neighbors, Employee Rights Center, Farmworker Justice, Jewish Family Services WNY, Just Neighbors Ministry, League of Women Voters of the United States, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Mobilization for Justice, Inc., Mujeres Latinas en Acción, National CAPACD – National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, National Skills Coalition, New England Justice for Our Neighbors, New York Justice for Our Neighbors, Inc., Poder Latinx, Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, Refugee Congress, Saratoga Immigration Coalition, University YMCA - New American Welcome Center, World Education Services, World Education, Inc., YMCA of Greater New York -- Diego Iñiguez-López Policy and Campaigns Manager National Partnership for New Americans (201) 294-0941 (c) http://partnershipfornewamericans.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Immigration and Federal Skills" group. 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