This bill requires the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services to translate and provide gun violence prevention materials in multiple languages to reach people with limited English proficiency. The legislation mandates that key resources about extreme risk protection orders, safe gun storage, mental health services, and suicide prevention be translated into at least the ten most commonly spoken languages in the U.S., with translations reviewed by community organizations before release to ensure cultural appropriateness. The bill also directs the Attorney General to prioritize grant applications for gun violence reduction programs that demonstrate meaningful outreach to limited English proficient populations and requires both departments to launch public awareness campaigns focused on reaching non-English speakers. Additionally, grant recipients must now document their efforts to comply with language access requirements, and the Attorney General must issue guidance within ninety days of enactment. The bill authorizes whatever funding is necessary to implement these requirements in fiscal year 2025, with both departments required to report to Congress on how the funds were used.
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