Amend  the amendment, S-3155, to House File 604, as amended, passed, and reprinted by the House, as follows:
   1.  Page 25, line 41, by striking <$2,000,000> and inserting <$1,790,000>
   2.  Page 26, after line 2 by inserting: 
   <(4)  From the moneys appropriated in this lettered paragraph, $210,000 shall be transferred to the department of human services for purposes of administering a pilot project to provide access to international resources to Iowans and new Iowans to provide economic and leadership development resulting in Iowa being a more inclusive and welcoming place to live, work, and raise a family. The pilot project shall provide supplemental support services for international refugees to improve learning, literacy, cultural competencies, and assimilation in 10 locations within a county with a population over 350,000. The department of human services shall utilize a request for proposals process to identify the entity best qualified to implement the pilot project. The request for proposals shall specify that a qualified entity must be utilizing more than 100 interpreters and translators fluent in over 50 languages and dialects to help medical clinics, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals overcome language barriers so that limited English proficient individuals can receive essential services; working with the United States department of state, the United States agency for international development, and a family foundation center for international visitors that facilitates visits from international leaders to build personal and lasting connections between Iowans and professionals from around the world; partnering with business and industry, foundations, and accredited postsecondary educational institutions and other entities located in the state to offer monthly public forums by leading experts and engage youth in global leadership conferences; and leading the state in providing resources to immigrants and refugees through a multilingual guide to the state, a comprehensive resource website, and emergency interpretation services.>
   3.  By renumbering as necessary.

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MATT McCOY