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Gun Violence Prevention: Language Access Requirements

Also known as: Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • The bill requires the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services to translate all important gun safety materials into at least 10 languages. This includes information on 'red flag' laws, which allow courts to temporarily remove guns from people at risk of hurting themselves or others, and guides on how to store firearms safely.
  • To make sure the translations actually make sense to the people using them, the government must work with local community groups to review the materials. These groups will receive federal funding to help check that the information is easy to understand and respects different cultures.
  • When local governments or groups apply for federal grants to start gun safety programs, they will get a better chance of winning if they have a clear plan to reach people who do not speak English well. This includes translating documents if a specific language is spoken by at least 500 people or 3% of the local population.
  • The bill also creates two national advertising campaigns to spread the word about gun safety. These campaigns will focus specifically on reaching immigrant and non-English speaking communities to ensure they know what resources are available to keep their families safe.

Milestones

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Feb 12, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 3883
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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