,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cdgj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #ab1 #bjbj,mr4 ,markey 7for himself and ,ms4 ,hirono7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans1 to reduce obstacles to ,united ,states citizenship1 to support the integration of immigrants into the social1 cultural1 economic1 and civic life of the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,new ,deal for ,new ,americans ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,new ,americans and ,integration,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajb4 ,national ,office of ,new ,americans4,sec4 #ajc4 ,federal ,initiative on ,new ,americans4,title ,,ii--,programs ,to ,promote ,citizenship1 ,integration1 and ,prosperity,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjb4 ,sense of ,congress on access to legal counsel4,sec4 #bjc4 ,legal services and immigration assistance grants4,sec4 #bjd4 ,english as a ,gateway grants4,sec4 #bje4 ,workforce ,development and ,prosperity grants4,sec4 #bjf4 ,department of ,homeland ,security grants4,sec4 #bjg4 ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,integration ,foundation4,sec4 #bjh4 ,pilot program to promote immigrant integration at ,state and local levels4,sec4 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,foundation and pilot program4,title ,,iii--,reducing ,barriers to ,citizenship,sec4 #cja4 ,immigration service fees4,sec4 #cjb4 ,waiver of ,english requirement for senior new ,americans4,sec4 #cjc4 ,reduce financial obstacles to naturalization4,sec4 #cjd4 ,naturalization for certain ,united ,states high school graduates4,sec4 #cje4 ,family integration4,sec4 #cjf4 ,revision of grounds for deportation4,sec4 #cjg4 ,waiver to ensure access to citizenship4,sec4 #cjh4 ,naturalization ceremonies4,sec4 #cji4 ,proud ,to ,be a ,united ,states ,citizen ,program4,sec4 #caj4 ,mission of ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4,sec4 #caa4 ,automatic registration of eligible individuals4,sec4 #cab4 ,department of ,homeland ,security assistance in registration4,sec4 #cac4 ,voter protection and security in automatic registration4,sec4 #cad4 ,effective date4,title ,,iv--,refugee ,resettlement and ,integration,sec4 #dja4 ,definition of ,secretary4,sec4 #djb4 ,minimum number of refugees to be admitted4,sec4 #djc4 ,pre-arrival ,english language and work orientation training for approved refugee applicants4,sec4 #djd4 ,update of reception and placement grants4,sec4 #dje4 ,case management grant program4,sec4 #djf4 ,increase in cash payments4,title ,v--,protections for ,immigrants,sec4 #eja4 ,personally identifiable information4,sec4 #ejb4 ,voluntary participation in integration and inclusion activities4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,immigrant ,the term immigrant means an individual who-- 7,a7 is not a citizen or national of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 is present in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 7i7 is in any status under the immigration laws2 or 7ii7 7,i7 is not in any status under the immigration laws2 and 7,,ii7 intends to resident permanently in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,immigration laws ,the term immigration laws has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a774 7#c7 ,refugee ,the term refugee has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a774 ,i ,new ,americans and ,integration #aja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans4 7#b7 ,federal agency ,the term ,federal agency has the meaning given the term agency in section #eea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,office ,the term ,office means the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans established by section #ajb7;a74 #ajb4 ,national ,office of ,new ,americans 7a7 ,establishment of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans ,there is established within the ,executive ,office of the ,president an office to be known as the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,office are the following3 7#a7 ,to welcome and support immigrants and refugees in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,to promote and support immigrant and refugee integration into1 and inclusion in1 the social1 cultural1 economic1 and civic life of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,to ensure that the ,federal ,government and ,federal agencies promote the pursuit of ,united ,states citizenship among immigrants and refugees4 7#d7 ,to ensure access to quality ,english language learning programs that support the successful integration of immigrant adults1 including by enhancing-- 7,a7 employment and career prospects and economic integration2 and 7,b7 social integration in local communities and participation in civic life1 including engagement with ,state and local governments1 schools1 and private and nonprofit community institutions4 7#e7 ,to improve access to workforce development programs1 including by ensuring that such programs meet the demand and the unique language1 training1 and educational needs of immigrants and refugees4 7#f7 ,to coordinate the efforts of ,federal1 ,state1 and local entities to support the effective social1 economic1 linguistic1 and civic integration of immigrants1 refugees1 and the children of immigrants and refugees4 7#g7 ,to provide advice and leadership to the ,president1 ,members of ,congress1 and other ,federal ,government officials on the challenges and opportunities facing such entities with respect to immigrant and refugee integration4 7#h7 ,to evaluate the scale1 quality1 and effectiveness of ,federal ,government efforts with respect to immigrant and refugee social and economic integration1 including access to ,united ,states citizenship1 ,english language learning1 education1 and workforce development programs4 7#i7 ,to identify the anticipated effects of new ,federal policies on existing integration efforts and advise the ,president on how to address potential integration needs and the effects of such policies4 7#aj7 ,with respect to immigrant and refugee integration efforts1 to consult on a biannual basis with ,state and local government officials on challenges and opportunities presented by such efforts4 7#aa7 ,with respect to the activities described in paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aa71 to ensure the inclusion of the perspectives of immigrants and refugees4 7#ab7 ,with respect to the administration of the grant programs under title ,,ii1 to consult with the applicable heads of ,federal agencies4 7#ac7 ,to submit to the ,president and the appropriate committees of ,congress a biannual report that describes the activities of the ,office and the results of the consultation processes described in paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ab74 7c7 ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,office shall be headed by a ,director1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 establish policies1 objectives1 and priorities for the ,office with respect to immigrant and refugee integration2 7,b7 with the assistance of the ,deputy ,director for ,citizenship and ,inclusion1 the ,deputy ,director for ,workforce and the ,economy1 the ,deputy ,director for ,children's ,integration ,success1 and the ,associate ,director of ,state and ,local ,affairs1 carry out the purposes of the ,office1 as described in subsection 7b72 7,c7 serve as the ,chair of the ,federal ,initiative for ,new ,americans established under section #ajc2 7,d7 make recommendations to the ,president on changes in the organization1 management1 programs1 and budget of the ,federal agencies to promote the integration of immigrants and refugees2 7,e7 with respect to efforts to promote ,united ,states citizenship and the integration of immigrants and refugees1 consult1 support1 and coordinate with ,state and local governments2 and 7,f7 serve as a member of the ,domestic ,policy ,council and the ,national ,economic ,council4 7#c7 ,powers of the ,director ,in carrying out the responsibilities under paragraph 7#b7 and the purposes under subsection 7b71 the ,director may-- 7,a7 select1 appoint1 employ1 and fix compensation of such officers and employees as may be necessary to carry out such responsibilities and purposes2 7,b7 with the concurrence of the head of the applicable ,federal agency1 direct the temporary reassignment within the ,federal ,government of personnel employed by such ,federal agency2 7,c7 use for administrative purposes1 on a reimbursable basis1 the available services1 equipment1 personnel1 and facilities of ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies2 7,d7 procure the services of experts and consultants1 in accordance with section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to appointments in the ,federal service7 at rates of compensation for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the rate of pay payable for level ,,gs-#ah of the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,e7 accept and use donations of property from ,federal1 ,state1 and local government agencies2 7,f7 use the mail in the same manner as other ,federal agencies2 and 7,g7 monitor the implementation of immigrant and refugee integration-related activities of the ,federal ,government1 including by-- 7i7 conducting program and performance audits and evaluations of each ,federal agency2 and 7ii7 requesting assistance from the ,inspector ,general of the applicable ,federal agency in such audits and evaluations4 7d7 ,deputy ,directors 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be in the ,office a ,deputy ,director for ,citizenship and ,inclusion1 a ,deputy ,director for ,workforce and the ,economy1 and a ,deputy ,director for ,children's ,integration and ,success1 each of whom shall be appointed by the ,president1 in consultation with the ,director4 7#b7 ,responsibilities 7,a7 ,deputy ,director for ,citizenship and ,inclusion ,the ,deputy ,director for ,citizenship and ,inclusion shall1 among other duties as assigned by the ,director1 assist the ,director in promoting-- 7i7 inclusion of immigrants and refugees in the social1 economic1 and civic life of their communities and the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 access to ,united ,states citizenship4 7,b7 ,deputy ,director for ,workforce and the ,economy ,the ,deputy ,director for ,workforce and the ,economy shall1 among other duties as assigned by the ,director1 assist the ,director in-- 7i7 promoting participation of immigrants and refugees in the ,united ,states workforce2 and 7ii7 increasing the contributions of immigrants and refugees to the ,united ,states economy4 7,c7 ,deputy ,director for ,children's ,integration ,success ,the ,deputy ,director for ,children's ,integration ,success shall1 among other duties as assigned by the ,director1 assist the ,director in ensuring that ,federal policies and programs intended to support the healthy development and educational success of children are effective in reaching and serving the children of immigrant families4 7e7 ,bureau of ,state and ,local ,affairs 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,office a ,bureau of ,state and ,local ,affairs4 7#b7 ,associate ,director 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,bureau of ,state and ,local ,affairs shall be headed by an ,associate ,director of ,state and ,local ,affairs1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 in consultation with the ,director4 7,b7 ,duties ,the ,associate ,director of ,state and ,local ,affairs shall1 among other duties as assigned by the ,director1 assist the ,director in coordinating the efforts of ,state and local entities to support the economic1 linguistic1 and civic integration of immigrants1 refugees1 and the children of immigrants and refugees4 7f7 ,limitation ,an individual may not serve as ,director1 ,deputy ,director for ,citizenship and ,inclusion1 ,deputy ,director for ,workforce and the ,economy1 ,deputy ,director for ,children's ,integration ,success1 or ,associate ,director of ,state and ,local ,affairs while serving in any other position in the ,federal ,government4 7g7 ,access by ,congress ,the establishment of the ,office within the ,executive ,office of the ,president shall not affect access to the ,office by a ,member of ,congress or any member of a committee of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives1 including access to-- 7#a7 any information1 document1 or study in the possession of1 or conducted by or at the direction of1 the ,director2 or 7#b7 personnel of the ,office4 #ajc4 ,federal ,initiative on ,new ,americans 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the confirmation of the ,director of the ,office1 the ,director shall establish within the ,office a ,federal ,initiative on ,new ,americans 7referred to in this section as the ,initiative74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purposes of the ,initiative are-- 7#a7 to welcome and support immigrants and refugees in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 to establish a coordinated ,federal program to respond effectively to immigrant and refugee integration issues2 and 7#c7 to advise and assist the ,director in identifying and implementing the necessary policies to carry out such program4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,initiative shall be composed of-- 7#a7 the ,director1 who shall serve as ,chair2 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury2 7#c7 the ,attorney ,general2 7#d7 the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7#e7 the ,secretary of ,labor2 7#f7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 7#g7 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7#h7 the ,secretary of ,education2 7#i7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#aj7 the ,secretary of ,state2 7#aa7 the ,director of the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement2 7#ab7 the ,director of the ,small ,business ,administration2 7#ac7 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7#ad7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection2 and 7#ae7 any other individual-- 7,a7 invited by the ,director to participate2 and 7,b7 who occupies a position listed under level ,i or ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule1 as provided in sections #ecab and #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,initiative shall meet at the call of the ,chair and perform such duties as the ,chair reasonably requires4 7#b7 ,coordinated response to immigrant and refugee issues ,the ,initiative shall join with ,federal agencies in providing a coordinated ,federal response to adequately address matters that affect the lives of immigrant and refugee families and local communities with growing immigrant and refugee populations1 including access to-- 7,a7 ,english language learning2 7,b7 adult education and workforce training2 7,c7 occupational licensure2 7,d7 early childhood care and education2 7,e7 elementary1 secondary1 and postsecondary education2 7,f7 health care2 7,g7 naturalization2 7,h7 civic engagement2 7,i7 immigration assistance and legal services2 7,j7 economic development2 7,k7 language access services2 and 7,l7 other services the ,director identifies as aiding the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social1 cultural1 economic1 and civic life of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,liaison with ,federal agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,initiative shall serve as a liaison to the ,federal agency of the member to ensure that the ,federal agency coordinates with and responds to the recommendations of the ,initiative in a timely and meaningful manner4 7,b7 ,duties of a liaison ,the duties of each member as a ,federal agency liaison include-- 7i7 developing1 for the applicable ,federal agency1 immigrant and refugee integration goals and indicators2 7ii7 implementing the biannual consultation process described in section #ajb7;b77#aj7 by consulting with the ,state and local counterparts of the ,federal agency2 7iii7 reporting to the ,initiative on the progress made by the ,federal agency in achieving the goals and indicators described in clause 7i72 and 7iv7 upon request by the ,director and subject to laws governing disclosure of information1 providing such information as may be required to carry out the responsibilities of the ,director and the functions of the ,office4 7#d7 ,recommendations of the ,initiative ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,initiative becomes fully operational1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,findings from the consultation process described in section #ajb7;b77#aj71 including a description of the immigrant and refugee integration opportunities offered by1 and integration challenges facing1 ,state and local governments4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effects of1 and recommendations with respect to1 pending legislation and executive branch policy proposals4 7,c7 ,a description of the possible effects of pending legislation and executive branch policy proposals on immigrant and refugee integration4 7,d7 ,an identification of any ,federal program or policy that has a negative impact on immigrants1 refugees1 and local communities with growing immigrant and refugee populations1 as compared to the general population1 and recommendations for changes to any such program or policy4 7,e7 ,recommendations on legislative solutions to better support the successful integration of immigrants and refugees and the children of immigrants and refugees4 ,,ii ,programs ,to ,promote ,citizenship1 ,integration1 and ,prosperity #bja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,foundation ,the term ,foundation means the ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,integration ,foundation established under section #bjg4 7#b7 ,service area ,the term service area means the jurisdiction or geographical area in which an entity carries out activities using funds awarded under this title4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #bjb4 ,sense of ,congress on access to legal counsel ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 immigration law is so complex that it is nearly impossible1 and therefore unjust1 for immigrants to navigate the immigration system without legal assistance or represent themselves in immigration court2 7#b7 immigrants without legal counsel are far more likely1 as compared to immigrants with legal counsel1 to be denied immigration benefits or be deported1 which may result in dire consequences1 including-- 7,a7 the denial of lawful immigration status or ,united ,states citizenship2 7,b7 loss of livelihood2 7,c7 the separation of an immigrant from1 or the inability of an immigrant to support1 his or her family2 7,d7 life-threatening danger in the country of origin of an immigrant2 and 7,e7 a long-term or permanent ban on reentering the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 consistent with the ,united ,states values of fairness and justice and the ,fifth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 which guarantees all individuals the due process of law1 any individual subject to immigration proceedings or the appeal of a proceeding before an immigration judge or the ,attorney ,general should have the right to be represented by counsel1 including ,government-funded counsel1 regardless of the ability of the individual to pay4 #bjc4 ,legal services and immigration assistance grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general1 acting through the ,director of the ,executive ,office for ,immigration ,review1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans1 shall award legal services and immigration assistance grants to eligible entities4 7b7 ,eligibility criteria ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is a ,state or unit of local government1 a ,tribal government1 a private organization1 a community-based organization1 or a nonprofit organization that-- 7#a7 provides authorized direct legal assistance to immigrants2 7#b7 in the case of an entity that has previously been awarded a grant under this section1 uses matching funds from non-,federal sources1 which may include in-kind contributions1 equal to #be percent of the amount received under this section2 7#c7 provides immigration education1 outreach1 and quality paralegal services to immigrants1 in coordination with immigration attorneys or representatives accredited by the ,recognition and ,accreditation ,program of the ,executive ,office for ,immigration ,review2 and 7#d7 submits to the ,director of the ,executive ,office for ,immigration ,review an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,director may reasonably require4 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,funds awarded under this section shall be used to provide to eligible immigrants legal assistance relating to the immigration status of such immigrants1 or related services1 which may include-- 7,a7 outreach and education to identify and support immigrants in need of legal services2 7,b7 liaison services to connect immigrants with trusted legal service providers1 social service organizations1 and government representatives2 7,c7 screening to assess the eligibility of an immigrant for any status under the immigration laws2 7,d7 completing applications for immigration benefits2 7,e7 translation and interpretation services2 7,f7 gathering documents1 including documents relating to proof of identification1 employment1 residence1 family relationships1 and tax payment2 7,g7 completing applications for any waiver under the immigration laws for which an eligible immigrant and qualifying family members may be eligible2 and 7,h7 with respect to applications relating to ,united ,states citizenship1 assistance with application preparation and the naturalization process1 including preparation for the ,english and civics exams4 7#b7 ,eligible immigrants ,an immigrant shall be eligible to receive the assistance described in paragraph 7#a7 if the immigrant is seeking-- 7,a7 to become a lawful permanent resident or naturalized citizen of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 to establish that he or she has derived or acquired ,united ,states citizenship2 or 7,c7 relief from removal and authorization to remain lawfully in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,conditions ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this section1 a participating entity shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,attorney ,general a certification that the proposed uses of grant funds by the entity-- 7,a7 are consistent with this section2 and 7,b7 meet the criteria determined by the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans2 and 7#b7 make a reasonable effort to estimate the number of immigrants who live in the service area4 7e7 ,annual report and evaluation ,not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year for which an entity receives grant funds under this section1 the entity shall submit to the ,director of the ,executive ,office for ,immigration ,review the following3 7#a7 ,a report that describes-- 7,a7 each activity carried out by the entity funded entirely or partially by the grant funds2 7,b7 the service area2 7,c7 the estimate made under subsection 7d77#b72 7,d7 the number of immigrants who received legal assistance funded entirely or partially by the grant funds2 7,e7 a disaggregation of the costs of each service provided using the grant funds and the average per capita cost of providing the service2 and 7,f7 the primary languages spoken in the service area4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of any program of the entity for which grant funds were used1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the program2 7,b7 recommendations for improving the program2 7,c7 an assessment of whether the legal services needs of the service area have been met2 and 7,d7 in the case of an assessment under subparagraph 7,c7 that such needs have not been met1 a description of the additional assistance required to meet such needs4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjba through #bjbb4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,service area ,the term service area means the jurisdiction or geographical area in which an entity carries out activities using funds awarded under this section4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #bjd4 ,english as a gateway grants 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,career1 ,technical1 and ,adult ,education at the ,department of ,education and the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,administration for ,children and ,families at the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this section as the ,assistant ,secretaries71 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans1 shall award ,english as a ,gateway to ,integration grants to eligible entities4 7b7 ,eligibility ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is a ,state or unit of local government1 a ,tribal government1 a private organization1 an educational institution1 a community-based organization1 or a nonprofit organization that-- 7#a7 in the case of any applicant that has previously received a grant under this section1 uses matching funds from non-,federal sources1 which may include in-kind contributions1 equal to #be percent of the amount received from the ,english as a ,gateway to ,integration program to carry out such program2 7#b7 that submits to the ,assistant ,secretaries an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,assistant ,secretaries may reasonably require1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the target population to be served1 including demographics1 literacy levels1 integration needs1 and ,english language levels of the target population2 and 7,b7 the assessment and performance measures that the grant recipient plans to use to evaluate the integration and ,english language learning progress of students and overall success of the instruction and program2 7#c7 that demonstrates collaboration with public and private entities to provide the instruction and assistance described in subsection 7c77#a72 7#d7 that provides integration-focused ,english language programs-- 7,a7 that teach integration and ,english language skills to-- 7i7 lower-educated individuals2 7ii7 limited ,english proficient 7,,lep7 individuals2 and 7iii7 parents and others who are caretakers of young children2 7,b7 that support and promote the social1 economic1 and civic integration of adult ,english language learners and their families2 and 7,c7 that equip adult ,english language learners for ongoing independent study and learning beyond classroom or formal instruction2 and 7#e7 that-- 7,a7 is located in one of the #aj ,states with the highest rate of foreign-born residents2 or 7,b7 is located in an area that has experienced a large increase in the population of immigrants during the most recent #aj-year period relative to past migration patterns1 based on data compiled by the ,office of ,immigration ,statistics or the ,united ,states ,census ,bureau4 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,funds awarded under this section shall be used to provide ,english language and integration knowledge and skill instruction along with student guidance and navigation services to learners4 ,such instruction shall advance the integration of students in order to help them-- 7,a7 build their knowledge of ,united ,states history and civics2 7,b7 prepare for ,united ,states citizenship and the naturalization process2 7,c7 gain digital literacy2 7,d7 understand and support children's success within the early childhood1 ,k-#ab1 and postsecondary education systems2 7,e7 gain financial literacy2 7,f7 build an understanding of the housing market and systems in the ,united ,states2 7,g7 learn about and access the ,united ,states1 ,state1 and local health care systems2 7,h7 prepare for a high school equivalency diploma or postsecondary training or education2 and 7,i7 prepare for and secure employment4 7#b7 ,design of program ,funds awarded under this section shall be used to support program designs that may include the following elements3 7,a7 ,english language and integration knowledge and skill instruction in a classroom setting1 along with associated guidance and navigation supports provided that such setting is in a geographic location accessible to the population served4 7,b7 ,english language and integration knowledge and skill instruction programs that may incorporate online and digital components1 such as the use of mobile phones1 computers1 and blended or distance learning platforms4 7,c7 ,educational support and specialized instruction for adult ,english language learners with low levels of literacy in their first language4 7,d7 ,two-generation approaches designed to support children's school success and lift family integration trajectories4 7d7 ,certification ,in order to receive a payment under this section1 a participating entity shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretaries a certification that the proposed uses of grant funds by the entity are consistent with this section and meet all necessary criteria determined by the ,assistant ,secretaries4 7e7 ,annual report and evaluation ,not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year for which an entity receives grant funds under this section1 the entity shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretaries the following3 7#a7 ,a report that describes-- 7,a7 the activities undertaken by the entity that were funded entirely or partially by the grant funds2 7,b7 the service area2 7,c7 the number of immigrants in the service area2 7,d7 the primary languages spoken in the service area2 7,e7 the number of adult ,english language learners receiving assistance that was funded entirely or partially by grant funds received by the entity under this section2 and 7,f7 a breakdown of the costs of the program services provided and the average per capita cost of providing such instruction4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of any program of the entity using grant funds under this section1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of-- 7i7 the effectiveness of such program and recommendations for improving the program2 and 7ii7 whether the ,english language and integration knowledge and skill instruction needs of the service area have been met2 7,b7 in the case of an assessment under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 that such needs have not been met1 a description of the additional assistance required to meet such needs2 and 7,c7 the results of any assessment or evaluation of progress or success described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,adult ,english language learner ,the term adult ,english language learner refers to an individual age #af or older who is not enrolled in secondary school and who is limited ,english proficient4 7#b7 ,english language learner2 limited english proficient ,the terms ,english language learner and limited ,english proficient describe an individual who does not speak ,english as their primary language and who has a limited ability to read1 speak1 write1 or understand ,english4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjba through #bjbb4 #bje4 ,workforce ,development and ,prosperity grants 7a7 ,declaration of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 that adults shall have equitable access to education and workforce programs that-- 7,a7 help them learn basic skills in reading1 writing1 mathematics1 and the ,english language2 and 7,b7 equip them with occupational skills needed to secure or advance in employment1 fill employer needs1 and support themselves and their families2 7#b7 to strengthen the economy by helping adults with limited skills to attain recognized postsecondary credentials 7as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb772 and 7#c7 that workforce programs for adults with limited skills use a pre-apprenticeship or integrated education and training approach that allows adults to acquire basic skills while pursuing occupational or industry-specific training4 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,career1 ,technical1 and ,adult ,education at the ,department of ,education and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,employment and ,training at the ,department of ,labor 7referred to in this section as the ,assistant ,secretaries71 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans1 shall award ,workforce ,development and ,shared ,prosperity grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments or other qualifying entities described in subsection 7c71 in collaboration with ,state and local governments4 7c7 ,qualifying entities ,qualifying entities under this section may include-- 7#a7 an educational institution2 7#b7 a private organization2 7#c7 a community-based organization2 or 7#d7 a nonprofit organization4 7d7 ,eligibility ,a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government or qualifying entity in collaboration with a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government is eligible to receive a grant under this section provided that the ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government or entity-- 7#a7 supports and promotes the economic integration of immigrants2 7#b7 has expertise in workforce development and adult education for the purpose of developing and implementing pre-apprenticeship programs or integrated education and training programs2 7#c7 in carrying out the grant program1 includes at least one entity-- 7,a7 with expertise in providing training in a workforce sector in which immigrant workers are heavily represented or in which there is a demonstrated need for immigrant workers to fill jobs2 and 7,b7 with expertise in providing adult basic education services to immigrants2 7#d7 uses matching funds from non-,federal sources1 which may include in-kind contributions1 equal to #be percent of the amount received from the ,workforce ,development and ,shared ,prosperity grants program to carry out such program2 and 7#e7 submits to the ,assistant ,secretaries an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,assistant ,secretaries may reasonably require1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the target population to be served1 including demographics1 and ,english proficiency1 educational1 and skill levels of the target population2 7,b7 the specific integrated education and training model to be implemented2 7,c7 how the program will be designed and implemented by educators with expertise in adult education1 ,english language instruction and occupational skills training2 7,d7 the occupation or industry for which the program will prepare students for employment and the education and training progress or employer-recognized credentials the program is designed to support participants in achieving2 7,e7 evidence of employer demand for the skills or occupational training offered by the grant program2 7,f7 how the program will provide student support services including guidance counseling in order to promote student success2 and 7,g7 the assessment and performance measures that the grant recipient plans to use to evaluate-- 7i7 the progress of adult learners in acquiring basic skills such as reading1 writing1 mathematics1 and the ,english language2 and 7ii7 the success of the grant program in preparing students for employment and in helping them find employment or advance in employment4 7e7 ,certification ,in order to receive a payment under this section1 a participating entity shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretaries a certification that the proposed uses of grant funds by the entity are consistent with this section and meet all necessary criteria determined by the ,assistant ,secretaries in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans4 7f7 ,annual report and evaluation ,not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year for which an entity receives grant funds under this section1 the entity shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretaries the following3 7#a7 ,a report that describes-- 7,a7 the activities undertaken by the entity that were funded entirely or partially by the grant funds2 7,b7 the service area2 7,c7 the number of immigrants in the service area2 7,d7 the primary languages spoken in the service area2 and 7,e7 a breakdown of the costs of each of the services provided and the average per capita cost of providing such services4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of any program of the entity using grant funds under this section1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of-- 7i7 the effectiveness of such program and recommendations for improving the program2 and 7ii7 whether the adult education and workforce development needs of the service area have been met and if not1 what further assistance is required to meet such need2 7,b7 in the case of an assessment under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 that such needs have not been met1 a description of the additional assistance required to meet such needs2 and 7,c7 the results of any assessment or evaluation of progress or success described in subsection 7c77#e77,k74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,adult education ,the term adult education means academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level that increase an individual's ability to read1 write1 and speak ,english and perform mathematics or other activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 transition to postsecondary education and training1 or obtain employment4 7#b7 ,integrated education and training ,the term integrated education and training means instruction that provides adult education1 literacy and ,english language activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement4 7#c7 ,pre-apprenticeship program ,the term pre-apprenticeship program means a program or set of services designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a registered apprenticeship program4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjba through #bjbb4 #bjf4 ,department of ,homeland ,security grants 7a7 ,consideration of grant recipients ,with respect to grants administered and awarded to public or private nonprofit organizations by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 unless otherwise required by law1 in making determinations about such grants1 the ,secretary shall not consider enrollment in or use by such organizations of the ,e-,verify ,program described in section #djc7;a7 of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acbd;a note74 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations for ,citizenship and ,assimilation ,grant ,program ,there is authorized to be appropriated #be1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for the ,citizenship and ,assimilation ,grant ,program of ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services to award grants to public or private nonprofit organizations4 #bjg4 ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,integration ,foundation 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services and in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans1 shall establish a nonprofit corporation or a not-for-profit1 public benefit1 or similar entity1 which shall be known as the ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,integration ,foundation4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,foundation shall be-- 7#a7 to spur innovation in the promotion and expansion of citizenship preparation programs for individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a7772 7#b7 to evaluate and identify best practices in citizenship promotion and preparation and to make recommendations to the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services and the ,director of the ,national ,office for ,new ,americans about how to bring such best practices to scale2 7#c7 to support direct assistance for immigrants seeking lawful permanent resident status 7within the meaning of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq4771 or naturalization as a ,united ,states citizen2 and 7#d7 to support immigrant integration efforts in partnership with ,state and local entities4 7c7 ,gifts to foundation ,to carry out the purposes described in subsection 7b71 the ,foundation may-- 7#a7 solicit1 accept1 and make gifts of money and other property1 in accordance with section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7#b7 engage in coordinated work with the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services1 and the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans2 and 7#c7 accept1 hold1 administer1 invest1 and spend any gift1 devise1 or bequest of real or personal property made to the ,foundation4 7d7 ,activities ,the ,foundation shall carry out the purposes described in subsection 7b7 by-- 7#a7 making ,united ,states citizenship instruction and naturalization application services accessible to low-income and other underserved lawful permanent resident populations2 7#b7 developing1 identifying1 and sharing best practices in ,united ,states citizenship promotion and preparation2 7#c7 supporting innovative and creative solutions to barriers faced by individuals seeking-- 7,a7 to become naturalized citizens of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 to obtain certificates of citizenship2 7#d7 increasing the use of1 and access to1 technology in ,united ,states citizenship preparation programs2 7#e7 engaging communities in the process of ,united ,states citizenship and civic integration2 7#f7 fostering public education and awareness2 7#g7 coordinating the immigrant integration efforts of the ,foundation with the integration efforts of ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services and the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans2 and 7#h7 awarding grants to ,state and local governments consistent with such purposes4 7e7 ,council of directors ,to the extent consistent with section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 the ,foundation shall have a council of directors 7referred to in this section as the ,council71 which shall be comprised of-- 7#a7 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 7#b7 the ,director of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans2 7#c7 the head of the ,domestic ,policy ,council2 and 7#d7 #aj individuals from national private and public nonprofit organizations that promote and assist lawful permanent residents with naturalization4 7f7 ,executive ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall appoint an ,executive ,director of the ,foundation1 who shall oversee the daily operations of the ,foundation4 7#b7 ,powers ,the ,executive ,director shall carry out the purposes described in subsection 7b7 on behalf of the ,foundation by-- 7,a7 accepting1 holding1 administering1 investing1 and spending any gift1 devise1 or bequest of real or personal property made to the ,foundation2 7,b7 entering into contracts and other financial assistance agreements with individuals1 public and private organizations1 professional societies1 and government agencies to carry out the activities of the ,foundation2 7,c7 entering into such other contracts1 leases1 cooperative agreements1 and other transactions as the ,executive ,director considers appropriate to carry out the activities of the ,foundation2 and 7,d7 charging such fees for professional services provided by the ,foundation as the ,executive ,director considers reasonable and appropriate4 7g7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall ensure that the ,foundation is established and operational not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bjh4 ,pilot program to promote immigrant integration at ,state and local levels 7a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,director of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans 7referred to in this section as the ,director71 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,career1 ,technical1 and ,adult ,education and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,elementary and ,secondary ,education at the ,department of ,education1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,employment and ,training at the ,department of ,labor1 the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,administration of ,children and ,families at the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,chief of the ,office of ,citizenship at ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services1 shall establish a pilot program to award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments-- 7#a7 to establish new immigrant councils to carry out programs to integrate new immigrants2 and 7#b7 to carry out programs to integrate new immigrants4 7b7 ,application ,to be considered for a grant under this section1 a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government may submit an application to the ,director at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,director may reasonably require1 including-- 7#a7 a proposal to carry out one or more activities described in subsection 7c72 7#b7 the number of new immigrants who live in the jurisdiction of the applicant2 and 7#c7 a description of the challenges presented by introducing and integrating new immigrants into the ,state1 local1 or ,tribal community1 as applicable4 7c7 ,activities ,a grant awarded under this section may be used-- 7#a7 to form a new immigrant council1 which shall-- 7,a7 consist of not fewer than fifteen and not more than #ai representatives of the ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government1 as applicable2 7,b7 include1 to the extent practicable1 representatives from-- 7i7 the business community2 7ii7 faith-based organizations2 7iii7 civic organizations2 7iv7 philanthropic organizations2 7v7 nonprofit organizations1 including nonprofit organizations with legal and advocacy experience working with immigrant communities2 7vi7 key education stakeholders1 such as ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 community colleges1 and teachers2 7vii7 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal economic development agencies2 7viii7 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal health and human services agencies2 7ix7 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal early childhood coordinating councils2 and 7x7 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal public libraries2 and 7,c7 meet not less frequently than once each quarter2 7#b7 to provide subgrants to local communities1 units of local government1 ,tribal governments1 and nonprofit organizations 7including veterans and civic organizations72 7#c7 to develop1 implement1 expand1 or enhance a comprehensive plan to introduce and integrate new immigrants into the applicable ,state by-- 7,a7 supporting ,english language and integration knowledge and skills development2 7,b7 engaging with immigrant parents and other primary caretakers to support the healthy development1 kindergarten readiness1 and education success of children2 7,c7 improving and expanding access to workforce training programs2 7,d7 teaching ,united ,states history1 civics1 and citizenship rights and responsibilities2 7,e7 improving financial literacy2 and 7,f7 focusing on other key areas of importance with respect to integration into the social1 cultural1 economic1 and civic life of the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 to engage receiving communities in the citizenship and civic integration process by-- 7,a7 increasing local service capacity2 7,b7 building meaningful connections between newer immigrants and long-time residents2 7,c7 publicizing the contributions of receiving communities and new immigrants2 and 7,d7 engaging leaders from all sectors of receiving communities4 7d7 ,reporting and evaluation 7#a7 ,annual report ,not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year for which an entity receives a grant under this section1 the entity shall submit to the ,director an annual report that describes-- 7,a7 each activity carried out by the grant recipient using grant funds2 7,b7 the service2 7,c7 the number of new immigrants in the service area2 and 7,d7 the primary languages spoken in the service area4 7#b7 ,annual evaluation ,not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year for which an entity receives a grant under this section1 the ,director shall conduct an annual evaluation of the grant program established under this section-- 7,a7 to assess and improve the effectiveness of the grant program2 7,b7 to assess the future needs of-- 7i7 new immigrants2 and 7ii7 with respect to immigrant integration1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments2 and 7,c7 to ensure that grant recipients and subgrantees use grant funds in accordance with this section4 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,foundation and pilot program ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the first #b fiscal years after the date of enactment of this ,act such sums as may be necessary to establish the ,foundation and the pilot program described in section #bjh4 ,such amounts may be invested and any amounts resulting from such investments shall remain available for the operations of the ,foundation and such pilot program without further appropriation4 ,,iii ,reducing ,barriers to ,citizenship #cja4 ,immigration service fees 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhf7m7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7m77 is amended to read as follows3 7m7 ,immigration service fees 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 all fees designated by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security in regulations as immigration adjudication fees shall be deposited as offsetting receipts into the ,immigration ,examinations ,fee ,account in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states1 whether such fees are collected directly by the ,secretary or through clerks of courts4 7#b7 ,virgin ,islands and ,guam 7,a7 ,guam ,all fees described in paragraph 7#a7 that are received by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security from applicants residing in ,guam shall be remitted to the ,department of ,revenue and ,taxation of ,guam4 7,b7 ,virgin islands ,all fees described in paragraph 7#a7 that are received by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security from applicants residing in the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands shall be remitted to the ,treasury ,division of the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7,c7 ,restrictions ,all fees remitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 may not be expended for costs associated with-- 7i7 the civil revocation of naturalization2 7ii7 ,operation ,second ,look2 7iii7 ,operation ,janus2 7iv7 any activities or operations conducted by ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement 7including ,homeland ,security ,investigations7 or ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 or 7v7 any other activity or operation that is not directly related to immigration adjudications4 7#c7 ,fees for adjudication and naturalization services 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may set fees for providing adjudication and naturalization services at a level that will-- 7i7 ensure recovery of the full costs of providing such services1 or a portion of such services1 including the costs of naturalization and similar services provided without charge to asylum applicants or other immigrants2 and 7ii7 recover the full cost of administering the collection of fees under this paragraph1 or a portion of such administrative costs4 7,b7 ,report requirement before fee increase ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may not increase any fee under this paragraph above the level of such fee as of ,january #a1 #bjai1 before the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits a report to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7i7 identifies the direct and indirect costs associated with providing adjudication and naturalization services2 7ii7 distinguishes the costs referred to in clause 7i7 from immigration enforcement and national security costs2 7iii7 identifies the costs allocated for premium processing services to business customers1 as prescribed under subsection 7u72 7iv7 describes the extent to which the fee prescribed in subsection 7u7 is set at a level that ensures full recovery of the costs referred to in clause 7iii72 7v7 identifies the amount of funding that is being allocated for the infrastructure improvements in the adjudications and customer-service processes prescribed under subsection 7u72 and 7vi7 contains information regarding the amount by which such fee will be increased4 7,c7 ,adjudications delay and backlog report ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit a quarterly report to the congressional committees referred to in subparagraph 7,b7 that identifies each instance in which-- 7i7 the processing time of more than #aj percent of adjudications in any single category of immigration benefits surpasses the agency's stated processing goal as of ,january #a1 #bjai2 7ii7 the processing time of more than #e percent of applications for legal permanent residence surpasses #aej days2 and 7iii7 the processing time of more than #e percent of applications for naturalization surpasses #aej days4 7#d7 ,fee waivers for adjudication and naturalization services 7,a7 ,no fee ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,e71 if an alien's income is less than #aej percent of the ,federal poverty line1 no fee shall be charged or collected for-- 7i7 an application1 petition1 appeal1 motion1 or other service described in this subsection2 or 7ii7 the biometrics capture or background check associated with the items described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,reduced fee ,if an alien's income is less than #bej percent of the ,federal poverty line1 not more than #ej percent of the applicable fee shall be charged or collected for an application1 petition1 appeal1 motion1 or service described in this subsection4 7,c7 ,special circumstances ,if an alien is under financial hardship due to extraordinary expenses or other circumstances affecting his or her financial situation to the degree that he or she is unable to pay a fee1 no fee shall be charged or collected for-- 7i7 an application1 petition1 appeal1 motion1 or other service described in this subsection2 or 7ii7 the biometrics capture or background check associated with the items described in clause 7i74 7,d7 ,no fee charged for waiver request ,no fee shall be charged for a fee waiver or reduction request described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 7,e7 ,no waiver for certain fees ,the fee for employment-based petitions and applications prescribed under subsection 7u7 may not be waived4 7,f7 ,means-tested benefits ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall consider the receipt of means-tested benefits as a criterion for the purpose of demonstrating eligibility for a fee waiver or reduction under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 7,g7 ,application for fee waiver ,an alien requesting a waiver or reduction of fees under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 may submit-- 7i7 a completed form1 as prescribed by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 an applicant-generated1 written request for permission to have their immigration benefit request processed without payment of the required fee4 7,h7 ,federal poverty line defined ,in this paragraph1 the term ,federal poverty line has the meaning given the term poverty line in section #fgc7b7 of the ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b771 including any revision required under such section applicable to a family of the size involved4 4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security should set fees under section #bhf7m77#c7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7m77#c77 at a level that ensures recovery of only the direct costs associated with the services described in such section2 and 7#b7 ,congress should appropriate to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security such funds as may be necessary to pay for-- 7,a7 the indirect costs associated with the services described in such section2 7,b7 the adjudication of refugee and asylum processing2 7,c7 the costs of administering the ,systematic ,alien ,verification for ,entitlements ,program 7commonly known as ,,save72 7,d7 the adjudication of naturalization applications not covered in full by the fees paid by applicants2 7,e7 the reduction or elimination of fees granted to fee waiver applicants2 and 7,f7 grants to public and private nonprofit organizations for the purposes of citizenship and training4 7c7 ,technical amendment ,section #bhf of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 by striking ,service each place such term appears and inserting ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#b7 in subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 7h71 7i71 7j71 7k71 7l71 7n71 7o71 7q71 7t71 and 7u71 by striking ,attorney ,general each place such term appears and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#c7 in subsection 7k71 7l71 and 7t71 by striking ,immigration and ,naturalization ,service each place such term appears and inserting ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7r7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,department of ,justice and inserting ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 by striking ,attorney ,general each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 #cjb4 ,waiver of ,english requirement for senior new ,americans ,section #cab of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adbc7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,the requirements under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any person who-- 7#a7 is unable to comply with such requirements because of physical or mental disability1 including developmental or intellectual disability2 or 7#b7 on the date on which the person's application for naturalization is filed under section #ccd-- 7,a7 is older than #fe years of age2 and 7,b7 has been living in the ,united ,states for periods totaling at least #e years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence4 7c7 ,the requirement under subsection 7a77#a7 shall not apply to any person who1 on the date on which the person's application for naturalization is filed under section #ccd-- 7#a7 is older than #ej years of age and has been living in the ,united ,states for periods totaling at least #bj years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence2 7#b7 is older than #ee years of age and has been living in the ,united ,states for periods totaling at least #ae years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence2 or 7#c7 is older than #fj years of age and has been living in the ,united ,states for periods totaling at least #aj years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence4 7d7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may waive1 on a case-by-case basis1 the requirement under subsection 7a77#b7 on behalf of any person who1 on the date on which the person's application for naturalization is filed under section #ccd-- 7#a7 is older than #fj years of age2 and 7#b7 has been living in the ,united ,states for periods totaling at least #aj years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence4 4 #cjc4 ,reduce financial obstacles to naturalization ,section #caf of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adbg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall impose a fee in an amount not to exceed #ej for the consideration of an application for naturalization4 ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary to set adjudication fees for other benefit applications other than naturalization in accordance with section #bhf7m74 4 #cjd4 ,naturalization for certain ,united ,states high school graduates 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iii of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #cbj the following3 #cba4 ,citizenship for certain ,united ,states high school graduates 7a7 ,requirements deemed satisfied ,an alien described in subsection 7b7 shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements under section #cab7;a74 7b7 ,aliens described ,an alien is described in this subsection if the alien submits an application for naturalization under section #ccd that contains-- 7#a7 transcripts from public or private schools in the ,united ,states demonstrating that the alien completed-- 7,a7 grades #i through #ab in the ,united ,states and was graduated with a high school diploma2 and 7,b7 a curriculum that reflects knowledge of ,united ,states history1 government1 and civics2 and 7#b7 a copy of the alien's high school diploma4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cbj the following3 ,sec4 #cba4 ,citizenship for certain ,united ,states high school graduates4 4 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section-- 7#a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 shall apply to applicants for naturalization who apply for naturalization on or after such date4 7d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall promulgate regulations to carry out the amendment made by subsection 7a74 #cje4 ,family integration ,section #bja7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea7;b77#b77;,a77i77 is amended by striking #ba years of age and inserting #ah years of age4 #cjf4 ,revision of grounds for deportation ,section #bcg7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbg7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#e74 #cjg4 ,waiver to ensure access to citizenship ,the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bab 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#f77;,c7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by inserting and willfully after falsely each place such term appears2 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking or any other ,federal or ,state law2 and 7ii7 by striking clause 7iii72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7i71 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,attorney ,general or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may1 in the discretion of the ,attorney ,general or the ,secretary1 waive the application of subsection 7a77#f77;,c77ii7 with respect to an immigrant who is the parent1 spouse1 son1 or daughter of a ,united ,states citizen or of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence1 or with respect to an alien granted classification under clause 7iii7 or 7iv7 of section #bjd7;a77#a77;,a71 if the ,attorney ,general or the ,secretary determines that the admission to the ,united ,states of such alien would not be contrary to the national welfare1 safety1 or security of the ,united ,states4 2 and 7#b7 in section #bcg7;a77#c77;,d7 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbg7;a77#c77;,d771 by inserting and willfully after falsely each place such term appears4 #cjh4 ,naturalization ceremonies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief of the ,office of ,citizenship of the ,external ,affairs ,directorate of ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services1 in consultation with the ,deputy ,director for ,citizenship and ,inclusion of the ,national ,office of ,new ,americans1 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,archivist of the ,united ,states1 and other appropriate ,federal officials1 shall develop and implement a strategy to enhance the public awareness of naturalization ceremonies4 7b7 ,venues ,in developing a strategy under subsection 7a71 the ,chief and the ,deputy ,director shall consider the use of outstanding and historic locations as venues for select naturalization ceremonies4 7c7 ,reporting requirement ,the ,secretary shall annually submit a report to ,congress that describes-- 7#a7 the content of the strategy developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the progress made towards the implementation of such strategy4 #cji4 ,proud ,to ,be a ,united ,states ,citizen ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall establish the ,proud to ,be a ,united ,states ,citizen ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 to promote ,united ,states citizenship4 7b7 ,outreach activities ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 develop outreach materials targeted to noncitizens who have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence to encourage such aliens to apply to become citizens of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 disseminate the outreach materials developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 through public service announcements1 advertisements1 and such other media as the ,secretary determines is appropriate2 and 7#c7 conduct outreach activities targeted to noncitizens believed to be eligible to apply for naturalization through communications by text1 email1 and the ,united ,states postal service1 including-- 7,a7 notifying individuals of their possible eligibility to apply for naturalization2 7,b7 informing such individuals about the requirements and benefits of ,united ,states citizenship2 7,c7 providing such individuals with partially completed naturalization applications1 using available data about such individuals and instructions about how to complete the application2 and 7,d7 providing such individuals with information about where to get free or low-cost assistance to apply for naturalization and to prepare for the required ,english and civics exams4 #caj4 ,mission of ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services ,section #dea of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,bureau of each place such term appears and inserting ,u4,s42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,mission statement ,the mission of ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services is to secure ,america's promise as a ,nation that welcomes immigrants and refugees by-- 7,a7 providing accurate and useful information to its customers2 7,b7 granting humanitarian1 immigration1 and citizenship benefits2 7,c7 promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship2 and 7,d7 ensuring the integrity of the ,united ,states immigration system4 4 #caa4 ,automatic registration of eligible individuals 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section and section #cab3 7#a7 ,automatic registration system ,the term automatic registration system means a system developed by a ,state that-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 registers all newly naturalized individuals to vote in elections for ,federal office conducted in such ,state by transferring the information necessary for voter registration from the ,department of ,homeland ,security to the ,state voter registration database2 and 7,b7 excludes from registration-- 7i7 any individual who affirmatively declines to be registered2 and 7ii7 any individual who is determined to be ineligible for registration4 7#b7 ,newly naturalized citizen ,the term newly naturalized citizen means an individual who-- 7,a7 has an approved application for naturalization as a ,united ,states citizen2 7,b7 has taken the oath described in section #ccg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #addh72 and 7,c7 has received a certificate of naturalization under section #cch of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #addi74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,automatic registration system for the newly naturalized 7#a7 ,in general ,the chief election official of each ,state shall establish and operate an automatic registration system for newly naturalized citizens to vote in elections for ,federal office conducted in the ,state1 in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,use of department of homeland security records ,the chief election official of each ,state shall-- 7,a7 upon receiving information from the ,secretary about a newly naturalized citizen who has not declined voter registration-- 7i7 ensure that such individual fulfills any local or ,state qualifications to register to vote relating to legal competency and past criminal convictions2 and 7ii7 determine whether such individual is subject to privacy protections for victims of domestic violence or people with sensitive or high-profile professions2 7,b7 not later than #ae days after receiving information from the ,secretary about an individual pursuant to section #cab1 ensure that the individual is registered to vote in elections for ,federal office conducted in the ,state unless the individual is disqualified from voting by reason of incompetency or past criminal conviction2 7,c7 not later than #de days after receiving information from the ,secretary about an individual pursuant to section #cab1 send written notice to the individual1 in addition to other means of notice established under this section1 of the individual's voter registration status2 and 7,d7 exclude from all public availability or disclosure the voter registration records of any newly naturalized citizens who are protected by applicable ,state or local laws that prevent publication of the home address and other personally identifying information about victims of domestic violence and people with sensitive or high-profile professions4 7c7 ,contents of written notice to newly registered voters ,the written notice required under subsection 7b77#b77;,c7 shall-- 7#a7 indicate the individual has been registered to vote2 7#b7 describe the substantive qualifications of an elector in the ,state1 as listed in the mail voter registration application form for elections for ,federal office prescribed pursuant to section #i of the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejh72 7#c7 set forth the consequences for false registration2 7#d7 instruct the individual to cancel his or her voter registration if he or she does not meet all of the qualifications referred to in paragraph 7#b72 and 7#e7 providing instructions for-- 7,a7 cancelling voter registration1 if necessary pursuant to paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 correcting any erroneous information in the individual's voter registration record4 7d7 ,treatment of individuals younger than #ah years of age ,a ,state may not refuse to register a newly naturalized citizen under this section on the grounds that the individual is younger than #ah years of age on the date on which the ,secretary receives information with respect to the individual if the individual is at least #af years of age on such date4 #cab4 ,department of ,homeland ,security assistance in registration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 assist the chief election official of each ,state to carry out the functions set forth in section #caa7;b7 in accordance with this section2 and 7#b7 provide each individual approved for naturalization with a document that-- 7,a7 informs the individual of-- 7i7 the substantive qualifications of an elector in the ,state1 as set forth in the mail voter registration application form for elections for ,federal office prescribed pursuant to section #i of the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejh72 and 7ii7 the consequences of false voter registration2 7,b7 instructs the individual to decline to register to vote if the individual does not meet all of the qualifications referred to in subparagraph 7,a77i72 7,c7 informs the individual that-- 7i7 voter registration is voluntary2 and 7ii7 registering to voter or declining to register to vote-- 7,i7 will not affect the individual's citizenship status2 7,,ii7 will not affect the availability of services or benefits to which the individual is entitled2 and 7,,iii7 will not be used for other purposes2 7,d7 informs the individual that affiliation or enrollment with a political party may be required to participate in an election to select the party's candidate in an election for ,federal office2 7,e7 provides any individual who accepts voter registration the option of affiliating or enrolling with a political party2 7,f7 informs the individual that he or she will not be registered to vote if he or she-- 7i7 signs the document2 7ii7 does not take the oath of allegiance to the ,united ,states required for naturalization under section #ccg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #addh72 and 7iii7 is not issued a certificate of naturalization2 7,g7 instructs any individual who accepts voter registration to provide his or her residential address or coordinates if different from his or her mailing address on file with ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 7,h7 directs individuals to-- 7i7 sign in a designated space to decline voter registration2 or 7ii7 sign in a different designated space to attest that the individual-- 7,i7 affirms that information provided on the document is true and complete to the best of the individual's knowledge2 7,,ii7 will fulfill nationally applicable age1 citizenship1 and residency requirements to vote upon the individual's naturalization2 and 7,,iii7 accepts voter registration if determined by ,state election officials to be eligible to register in the individual's ,state and municipality of residence2 and 7,i7 provides a phone number and other widely accessible means of contacting ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services with questions about1 or for assistance with1 completing sections of the document concerning automatic voter registration1 as set forth in subsection 7d74 7b7 ,instructions on automatic registration ,the ,secretary shall require each individual approved for naturalization to sign and submit to the ,secretary the document received pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 at the time he or she takes the oath described in section #ccg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #addh7 to acknowledge that he or she understands the information contained in the document and will comply with the applicable requirement4 7c7 ,information submission ,not later than #ae days after a newly naturalized citizen submits a signed document to the ,secretary in accordance with subsection 7b71 unless the individual declines to be registered to vote when signing the document1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate ,state election official1 in a format compatible with the statewide voter database maintained under section #cjc of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7 to the extent possible-- 7#a7 the individual's given names and surnames2 7#b7 the individual's date of birth2 7#c7 the individual's residential address or coordinates2 7#d7 confirmation that the individual is a citizen of the ,united ,states2 7#e7 the date on which the individual was sworn in as a ,united ,states citizen2 7#f7 the individual's signature in electronic form1 if available2 and 7#g7 information regarding the individual's affiliation or enrollment with a political party1 if the individual provides such information4 7d7 ,registration assistance ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 publish information about1 and instructions for1 accepting or declining automatic voter registration for newly naturalized citizens-- 7,a7 on the ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services website2 and 7,b7 in materials routinely provided to approved applicants for ,united ,states citizenship2 and 7#b7 create a telephonic hotline staffed by live operators to provide assistance with registration to approved applicants for ,united ,states citizenship4 #cac4 ,voter protection and security in automatic registration 7a7 ,protections for errors in registration ,an individual may not be prosecuted under any ,federal or ,state law1 adversely affected in any civil adjudication concerning immigration status or naturalization1 or subject to an allegation in any legal proceeding that the individual is not a citizen of the ,united ,states on the ground that the individual-- 7#a7 is not eligible to vote in elections for ,federal office1 but-- 7,a7 was automatically registered to vote under this title2 or 7,b7 was automatically registered to vote under this title and subsequently voted without willful intent to do so unlawfully2 7#b7 was automatically registered to vote under this title at an incorrect address2 or 7#c7 declined the opportunity to register to vote or did not make an affirmation of citizenship1 including through automatic registration1 under this title4 7b7 ,limits on use of automatic registration ,the automatic registration of any individual1 an individual's declination to register to vote1 or an individual's failure to make an affirmation of citizenship under this title may not be used as evidence against that individual in any ,state or ,federal law enforcement proceeding4 ,an individual's lack of knowledge or willfulness of such registration may be conclusively demonstrated by the individual's testimony4 7c7 ,contributing agencies' protection of information ,nothing in this title may be construed to authorize the ,department of ,homeland ,security to collect1 retain1 transmit1 or publicly disclose1 except to ,state election officials1 as authorized under this title-- 7#a7 an individual's decision to decline to register to vote or to not register to vote2 7#b7 an individual's decision to not affirm his or her citizenship2 or 7#c7 any information that a contributing agency transmits pursuant to section #cab7;c71 except in pursuing the agency's ordinary course of business4 7d7 ,public disclosure prohibited ,state election officials may not publicly disclose1 with respect to any individual for whom a ,state election official receives information from the ,department of ,homeland ,security-- 7#a7 any information that is not necessary to voter registration2 7#b7 any voter information otherwise shielded from disclosure under ,state law or section #h7;a7 of the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;a772 7#c7 any portion of the individual's ,social ,security number2 7#d7 any portion of the individual's motor vehicle driver's license number2 7#e7 the individual's signature2 7#f7 the individual's telephone number2 or 7#g7 the individual's email address4 #cad4 ,effective date ,sections #caa1 #cab1 and #cac shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjba4 ,,iv ,refugee ,resettlement and ,integration #dja4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this title1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 #djb4 ,minimum number of refugees to be admitted ,section #bjg7;a77#b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7;a77#b77 is amended by inserting after as the ,president determines1 the following3 7except that in any fiscal year after fiscal year #bjah1 such number may not be less than #aaj1jjj74 #djc4 ,pre-arrival ,english language and work orientation training for approved refugee applicants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish overseas refugee training programs to offer to refugees who have been approved for admission to the ,united ,states optional ,english-as-a-second-language and work orientation training before departure for the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,design and implementation ,in designing and implementing the programs referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with or enter into a contract with one or more nongovernmental or international organizations that has-- 7#a7 direct affiliation with the ,united ,states refugee resettlement program2 and 7#b7 appropriate expertise in developing curriculum and teaching ,english as a second language4 7c7 ,impact on processing times ,the ,secretary shall ensure that training programs under this section-- 7#a7 are offered to refugees as strictly optional2 7#b7 occur within applicable processing times2 and 7#c7 do not delay or prevent the departure for the ,united ,states of any refugee who has been approved for admission to the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,timeline for implementation 7#a7 ,initial implementation ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall ensure that training programs under this section are fully and consistently operational in not fewer than #c refugee processing regions4 7#b7 ,additional implementation ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress that such training programs are fully and consistently operational in not fewer than #e refugee processing regions4 7e7 ,,gao study and report 7#a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the implementation of this section that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of-- 7i7 the quality of ,english-as-a-second-language curricula and instruction2 and 7ii7 the benefits to refugees of the work orientation and ,english-as-a-second-language training programs2 and 7,b7 recommendations on whether such programs should be continued1 broadened1 or modified4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the study under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require a refugee to participate in a training program under this section as a precondition for the admission of the refugee to the ,united ,states4 #djd4 ,update of reception and placement grants ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbj1 in setting the amount of reception and placement grants for refugees1 the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7#a7 the grant amount is adjusted to an amount that is adequate to provide for the anticipated initial resettlement needs of refugees and includes adjustments for inflation and the cost of living2 7#b7 the administrative portion of such grants provided at the beginning of the fiscal year to each national resettlement agency is sufficient to ensure adequate local and national capacity to serve the initial resettlement needs of the number of refugees the ,secretary anticipates the agency will resettle during the fiscal year2 and 7#c7 additional amounts are provided to each national resettlement agency promptly upon the arrival of refugees that1 exclusive of the amounts provided pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 are sufficient to meet the anticipated initial resettlement needs of such refugees and support local and national operational costs in excess of the amount described in paragraph 7#a74 #dje4 ,case management grant program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,director of the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement shall make grants to national resettlement agencies to operate a case management system for the purpose of offering case management to qualified individuals to assist in accessing any service1 benefit1 or assistance for which qualified individuals are eligible provided by-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement2 7#b7 any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency2 and 7#c7 a private entity or a nonprofit organization4 7b7 ,period of qualification 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a qualified individual may receive case management services under this section during the period beginning on the date on which the qualified individual was determined to be eligible for resettlement1 acculturation1 or subsistence services provided by the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement and ending on the date that is #a year after the date on which the qualified individual ceases to be so eligible4 7#b7 ,exceptional circumstances 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 an individual described in subparagraph 7,b7 may receive such case management services during the period beginning on the date on which such individual was determined to be eligible for resettlement1 acculturation1 or subsistence services provided by the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement and ending on the date that is #c years after the date on which such individual ceases to be so eligible4 7,b7 ,exceptional circumstances ,an individual described in this subparagraph is a qualified individual who-- 7i7 is #fe years of age or older2 7ii7 has extraordinary resettlement or acculturation needs that impede the ability of the individual to achieve durable self-sufficiency2 7iii7 is a refugee resettled from a situation of protracted displacement2 7iv7 is a member of a family caring for an unattached refugee minor2 or 7v7 on the date on which the individual was admitted to the ,united ,states-- 7,i7 had a disability or serious medical condition2 7,,ii7 had a mental health condition2 7,,iii7 was part of a household headed by a single parent2 or 7,,iv7 was a victim of a severe form of violence4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the authority of the ,director of the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement under section #dab7;e77#g77;,a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;e77#g77;,a77 or of any other section of such ,act to provide case management services to qualified individuals who have been in the ,united ,states for longer than #c years4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,qualified individual ,the term qualified individual means an individual who was1 at any time1 eligible for resettlement1 acculturation1 or subsistence services provided by the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement4 7#b7 ,resettlement1 acculturation1 or subsistence services ,the term resettlement1 acculturation1 or subsistence services includes each of the services provided by the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement to aliens 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a7771 except the case management services under this section4 #djf4 ,increase in cash payments 7a7 ,in general ,section #dab of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,subject to the availability of funds1 assistance and social services for employment and health and living expenses under this section shall be available to refugees for a period of not less than #a year4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by adding at the end the following3 ,subject to the availability of funds1 such assistance and services shall be made available to refugees for a period of not less than #a year42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 and inserting 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,subject to the availability of funds1 such assistance shall be provided for not less than #a year beginning on the first day of the month in which a refugee enters the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date that is the earlier of-- 7#a7 the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 the date on which a final rule is promulgated to implement such amendments4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or in the amendments made by this section shall be construed as limiting or reducing assistance provided for a period that is more than #a year4 ,v ,protections for ,immigrants #eja4 ,personally identifiable information ,a recipient of a grant described in1 or established under1 this title may not be required1 as a condition of receiving such a grant1 to transmit the personally identifiable information of an immigrant1 or a family member or household member of an immigrant1 served by the recipient4 #ejb4 ,voluntary participation in integration and inclusion activities ,the participation of an immigrant in any integration or inclusion activity under this ,act shall be strictly voluntary4