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Judy Chu (D-CA)

Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Language Access Month".

H.Res. 1148 · House resolution Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic resolution with 33 Democratic cosponsors · See all 33 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for recognizing April as "National Language Access Month." It aims to increase awareness and celebrate the importance of language access to ensure equitable access to public services and programs for all Americans. The resolution highlights that many individuals have limited English proficiency and rely on translation and interpretation services. It notes that disparities in language access can affect essential services like health, employment, and legal assistance. By recognizing this month, the House of Representatives seeks to encourage various levels of government and community organizations to promote language access rights. Finally, it encourages the public to observe this month through various activities and programs.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Scored +3

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The resolution seeks to ensure that immigrants with limited English proficiency have better access to essential services and programs.

  • Scored +3

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The resolution highlights how improving language access can help individuals overcome barriers to receiving health care services.

  • Scored +2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution emphasizes that language access helps low-income households access essential government financial assistance.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.