S4985Referred to Committee

A bill to improve access to Federal services by individuals with limited English proficiency, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-15
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Andy Kim
Andy Kim
Democrat · NJ · Senator
Votes with party: 82.4% (850 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2026-07-15

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Plain-English Summary

The federal government would be required to provide translation services and materials in multiple languages to help people with limited English proficiency access government programs and services like Social Security, Medicare, and immigration benefits. This would apply to all federal agencies and could include hiring interpreters, translating documents, and offering phone interpretation services. The changes would make it easier for non-English speakers to understand their rights, apply for benefits, and interact with government offices.

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