HR7170Referred to Committee

Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-21
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Judy Chu
Judy Chu
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.6% (552 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (13)

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-01-21

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would require that information about gun violence prevention programs and resources be made available in multiple languages so that non-English speakers can access these services and understand safety initiatives. The measure would affect law enforcement agencies, public health organizations, and communities working to reduce gun violence by ensuring language barriers don't prevent people from getting help or learning about prevention strategies.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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