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Federal Grants Language Accessibility Act of 2023
12/7/2023, 10:45 PM
Summary of Bill S 2471
Bill 118 s 2471, also known as the Federal Grants Language Accessibility Act of 2023, aims to improve language accessibility for individuals who may have limited English proficiency. The bill focuses on ensuring that federal grant programs are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their language abilities.
The key provisions of the bill include requiring federal agencies to provide language assistance services to individuals with limited English proficiency when applying for or receiving federal grants. This includes providing translation services, interpretation services, and other language assistance as needed.
Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to develop language access plans to ensure that language assistance services are readily available and effectively implemented. These plans must include strategies for identifying individuals with limited English proficiency, providing timely and accurate language assistance, and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of language access services. Furthermore, the bill establishes a Language Access Coordinator within each federal agency to oversee the implementation of language access plans and ensure compliance with the requirements of the bill. The Language Access Coordinator will also be responsible for training agency staff on language access requirements and best practices. Overall, the Federal Grants Language Accessibility Act of 2023 seeks to promote equal access to federal grant programs for individuals with limited English proficiency and improve communication and understanding between federal agencies and diverse communities.
The key provisions of the bill include requiring federal agencies to provide language assistance services to individuals with limited English proficiency when applying for or receiving federal grants. This includes providing translation services, interpretation services, and other language assistance as needed.
Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to develop language access plans to ensure that language assistance services are readily available and effectively implemented. These plans must include strategies for identifying individuals with limited English proficiency, providing timely and accurate language assistance, and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of language access services. Furthermore, the bill establishes a Language Access Coordinator within each federal agency to oversee the implementation of language access plans and ensure compliance with the requirements of the bill. The Language Access Coordinator will also be responsible for training agency staff on language access requirements and best practices. Overall, the Federal Grants Language Accessibility Act of 2023 seeks to promote equal access to federal grant programs for individuals with limited English proficiency and improve communication and understanding between federal agencies and diverse communities.
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Current Status of Bill S 2471
Bill S 2471 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2023. Bill S 2471 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2023. Bill S 2471's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2471
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2471
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2471
Federal Grants Language Accessibility Act of 2023
Federal Grants Language Accessibility Act of 2023
A bill to increase access to Federal grants for individuals with limited English proficiency.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2471
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