National Office of New Americans Act
May 11, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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View official text →Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO FOR SENATE | JONES, ROBERT | $1,500 | LIFE INSURANCE | Mar 2026 |
| CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO FOR SENATE | THOMAS, LAUREN | $1,000 | CEO | Mar 2026 |
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The Frame
If passed, this bill would create a new federal agency tasked with overseeing and coordinating how the government supports the social and economic integration of immigrants and refugees across the country.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Immigrants and Refugees
The office is tasked with creating and evaluating federal programs specifically aimed at their social, economic, and civic integration.
State and Local Governments
The office is required to consult with these entities biannually and coordinate integration efforts with them.
Federal Agencies
The new office has the authority to audit their integration-related programs and request temporary reassignment of their personnel.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- Establishes the 'National Office of New Americans' within the Executive Office of the President.
- The Office is led by a Director appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
- Creates three Deputy Director positions: Citizenship and Inclusion, Workforce and the Economy, and Children's Integration Success.
- Establishes a Bureau of State and Local Affairs within the Office, led by an Associate Director.
- The Director serves as a member of the Domestic Policy Council and the National Economic Council.
- The Office is required to submit a biannual report to the President and Congress on its activities and consultations.
- The Office must consult with state and local government officials on a biannual basis.
- The Director has the authority to hire staff, procure expert services, and request personnel reassignments from other federal agencies.
- The Office is tasked with auditing and evaluating the effectiveness of federal programs regarding immigrant and refugee integration.
- The Office is authorized to accept donations of property from government agencies.
Why It Matters
If passed, this bill would create a new federal agency tasked with overseeing and coordinating how the government supports the social and economic integration of immigrants and refugees across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What would the National Office of New Americans actually do?
Who would lead this new office?
Does this bill change existing immigration laws?
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
60 Plus Association
2026
“Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.”
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Centralization of Integration Policy
The bill represents a move to centralize immigrant integration efforts, which are currently spread across various federal agencies, into a single office within the Executive Office of the President.
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