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PA SB24
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sharif Street
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Office of New Americans within the Department of Community and Economic Development to attract, retain, and integrate immigrants into Pennsylvania's economy and society
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Office responsibilities include serving as a liaison to Commonwealth licensing boards, analyzing economic and demographic trends, disseminating information to prospective immigrant investors and entrepreneurs, and providing matching grants for immigration and economic development programs
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Creates an Advisory Committee consisting of 8 public officials (secretaries of various departments or designees) and 11 Governor-appointed nongovernmental members representing immigrant organizations, immigration lawyers, higher education, business, banking, healthcare, and refugee resettlement
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Advisory Committee must hold at least one public hearing annually and make policy recommendations to help attract and integrate immigrants, with members serving three-year terms without compensation
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Establishing the Office of New Americans and providing for its powers and duties; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Americans and providing for its powers, duties and membership.
Last Action
Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development
1/22/2025