Federal Services: Language Access Requirements
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While the bill addresses a clear need, it currently lacks support from the opposing party and would require a large amount of new spending for every federal agency.
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Agencies must create a new Language Access Coordinator position, train staff annually on language access procedures, certify compliance with technical standards, and respond to complaints within 60 days, adding new duties and compliance workload for federal workers.
“There is established in each agency a position to be known as the Language Access Coordinator.”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Introduced in Senate
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Senators Andy Kim and Mazie Hirono introduced the Language Access for All Act of 2026 to codify language access requirements for federal agencies. The bill aims to protect services for 25 million individuals with limited English proficiency following the revocation of previous mandates.
The Language Access for All Act of 2026 would require federal agencies to translate vital documents and provide oral interpretation. Notably, the bill prohibits agencies from fully replacing human linguists with AI, requiring human review for all AI-generated translations to ensure accuracy.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Language Access for All Act of 2026
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