HB1113

Establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers, duties and membership.

Introduced·4/3/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the Office of New Pennsylvanians to support immigrant integration and retention.

The bill establishes the Office of New Pennsylvanians within the Department of Community and Economic Development. The office aims to improve the lives and economic prosperity of immigrants by providing resources, conducting studies, and offering legal services. It will also connect immigrants to naturalization paths and ensure access to Commonwealth resources. The Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account is created to manage funds for these activities.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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31
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House State Government: PN1235, Report Bill As Committed

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

9:30 AM

State Government (h) Hearing

History

Jun 9

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Mar 24

House

Removed from table

Oct 28, 2025

House

Reported as committed