In CommitteeFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 22, 2026
Summary
The bill orders every federal agency to create a language‑access plan within a year, translating vital documents, adding multilingual features to digital systems, and offering oral and remote interpretation. It also establishes a public complaint system overseen by the Attorney General, with agencies required to respond within 60 days and an annual DOJ report. The aim is to ensure people with limited English proficiency can meaningfully use federal programs and services.
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