Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Language Access Month".
This resolution expresses support for recognizing April as National Language Access Month to highlight the importance of language services for individuals with limited English proficiency. It directly affects millions of Americans who speak languages other than English at home and rely on translation and interpretation services to access public services. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about existing federal requirements for language access in areas like healthcare, employment, and voting. It encourages federal agencies, state and local governments, and community organizations to promote awareness of language access rights and resources during the designated month.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 30, 2026
Last action Mar 30, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
lower
1 primary · 33 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Judy Chu
DDemocratic
Co
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
Co
Ami Bera
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Min
DDemocratic
Co
Derek Tran
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Case
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Frederica S. Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Grace Meng
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HRES 1148
Scope: US
Hi! I can help you understand HRES 1148. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline