This bill requires federal agencies to develop plans making grant information and applications more accessible to people with limited English proficiency. Within nine months of the bill's enactment, the Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance to agencies on how to ensure non-English speakers can meaningfully understand and access federal grant opportunities without disrupting agency operations. The law also aims to help grant recipients themselves provide better language access to applicants and beneficiaries who speak limited English. The bill affects all federal agencies that distribute grants and cooperative agreements, as well as the millions of Americans with limited English proficiency who may be eligible for federal funding. No specific funding amounts or implementation deadlines beyond the initial 270-day guidance requirement are specified in the legislation.
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