HR 1009
COVID–19 Language Access Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the COVID-19 Language Access Act, requires all federal agencies that receive COVID-19 related funding to translate important public information into multiple languages. Specifically, agencies must translate materials about the pandemic, including COVID-19 vaccine distribution and education, into languages like Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Vietnamese within seven days of making them available in English. The goal is to ensure that information is accessible to a wider range of people, regardless of their language proficiency. This will help to improve public health outcomes and equitable access to resources.
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Alan S. Lowenthal
Albio Sires
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