Language Equity in Social Security Act of 2020

House Bill 5970 - Language Equity in Social Security Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5970 Language Equity in Social Security Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Social Welfare. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5970

Language Equity in Social Security Act of 2020

This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to take into account an individual's linguistic limitations, including any lack of facility with the English language, when determining if the individual has a disability for purposes of eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or Supplemental Security Income. SSA regulations scheduled to take effect on April 27, 2020, eliminate an individual's inability to communicate in English as an educational factor for purposes of determining whether the individual can make an adjustment to perform other work.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5970

Bill HR 5970 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2020. Bill HR 5970 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2020. Bill HR 5970's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of February 25, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5970

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5970

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability assistance

- Foreign language and bilingual programs

- Social security and elderly assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5970

Language Equity in Social Security Act of 2020

To amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security to consider linguistic limitations in disability determinations, and for other purposes.

Language Equity in Social Security Act of 2020