What does Preamble of Language Access Board Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To establish the Language Access Board, and for other purposes.' The bill aims to establish the Language Access Board.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Language Access Board Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled Language Access Board Act of 2026

What does LANGUAGE ACCESS BOARD. of Language Access Board Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the Language Access Board within the Federal Government. The Board is composed of 32 members, with 16 appointed by the President and 16 being heads of various Federal departments and agencies. The Board's duties include enforcing language access guidelines, providing technical assistance, and studying practices to help individuals with limited English proficiency access Federal resources. The Board has the power to conduct investigations, hold public hearings, and issue orders of compliance. The Board is required to submit a report to Congress and the President every 2 years, detailing the extent of language access and compliance with language access standards.

What does REVIEW OF LANGUAGE ACCESS PROVISIONS OF LAW. of Language Access Board Act of 2026 do?

This section requires a study of language access provisions of law. The study must be completed within 2 years after the date of enactment. The study will examine language access requirements, barriers, and effects of failures to provide accessible services. The Board must submit the study results to Congress and the President, and publish them on a website. A review of language access provisions of law must also be conducted within 2 years.

What does LANGUAGE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR PROGRAM of Language Access Board Act of 2026 do?

Federal departments and agencies must ensure public-facing resources are accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency. The Board shall issue and publish standards for language access criteria within 2 years of enactment. Federal departments and agencies may request a waiver if compliance with a standard imposes an undue burden. The Board shall provide technical assistance and evaluate the accessibility of public-facing resources. Individuals with limited English proficiency may file a complaint with the Board for non-compliance.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Language Access Board Act of 2026 do?

This section defines key terms related to language access and federally conducted programs. The definitions include terms such as 'agency', 'federally conducted program or initiative', and 'individual with limited English proficiency'. The section also defines 'language access', 'language assistance services', and 'meaningful access' in the context of federal programs.

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Language Access Board Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Judy Chu (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Language Access Board to enforce language access guidelines and provide technical assistance to federal agencies.
The bill mandates a study of existing language access laws and requires federal agencies to ensure public-facing resources are accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency.
The Language Access Board will develop language access standards, evaluate resource accessibility, and allow individuals to file complaints regarding non-compliance.

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