DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015

House Bill 1829 - DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 1829 DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of HR 1829

DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015

Directs the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) assess the ability of each of its components to convey information to, collect information from, and serve individuals with limited English proficiency; and (2) report a plan to improve such ability.

Requires such assessment to:

identify the languages spoken fluently and read by individuals with limited English proficiency commonly encountered by personnel of the component,
assess the extent to which the public materials of the component are available in such languages, and
assess the ability of personnel of the component to communicate with and serve individuals with limited English proficiency.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1829

Bill HR 1829 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2015. Bill HR 1829 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2015. Bill HR 1829's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency. as of April 29, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1829

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1829

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Homeland Security

- Foreign language and bilingual programs

- Government information and archives

- Immigration status and procedures

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1829

DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess and submit to Congress a report on the ability of the Department of Homeland Security to convey information to, collect information from, and serve individuals with limited English proficiency.

DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015