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Code · BILL · 113th Congress · H.R. 3163 (Introduced in House) — To provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes. · Sec. 611

Sec. 611. Grants to support public education and community training

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The Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, may award grants to qualified nonprofit community organizations to educate, train, and support non-profit agencies, immigrant communities, and other interested entities regarding the provisions of this Act and the amendments made by this Act. Grants awarded under this section shall be used— for public education, training, technical assistance, government liaison, and all related costs (including personnel and equipment) incurred by the grantee in providing services related to this Act; and to educate, train, and support nonprofit organizations, immigrant communities, and other interested parties regarding this Act and the amendments made by this Act and on matters related to its implementation.
In addition to the purposes described in paragraph (1), grants awarded under this section shall be used to— educate immigrant communities and other interested entities regarding— the individuals and organizations that can provide authorized legal representation in immigration matters under regulations prescribed by the Secretary; and the dangers of securing legal advice and assistance from those who are not authorized to provide legal representation in immigration matters; educate interested entities regarding the requirements for obtaining nonprofit recognition and accreditation to represent immigrants under regulations prescribed by the Secretary; provide nonprofit agencies with training and technical assistance on the recognition and accreditation process; and educate nonprofit community organizations, immigrant communities, and other interested entities regarding— the process for obtaining benefits under this Act or under an amendment made by this Act; and the availability of authorized legal representation for low-income persons who may qualify for benefits under this Act or under an amendment made by this Act.
The Assistant Attorney General shall ensure, to the extent possible, that the nonprofit community organizations receiving grants under this section serve geographically diverse locations and ethnically diverse populations who may qualify for benefits under the Act. Fees and fines deposited in the Security and Prosperity Account under section 286(w)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may be used to carry out this section.
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