H.Res. 1148 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for designating April as "National Language Access Month" to raise awareness about language barriers faced by millions of Americans. The resolution highlights that over 25 million people in the United States have limited English proficiency and often struggle to access essential services in healthcare, employment, housing, law enforcement, and government assistance. The bill documents how language barriers create significant disparities—for example, 31 percent of immigrants with limited English proficiency report difficulty accessing healthcare, and 29 percent struggle to find or maintain employment. The resolution affirms existing language access protections under federal civil rights laws and encourages federal agencies, states, local governments, and community organizations to promote awareness of language access rights during April. As a resolution rather than legislation, this bill has no funding or enforcement mechanisms; it simply expresses the House's support for recognizing the importance of language access for all Americans.
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