The Language Access in Transit Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that public transit systems receiving federal funding provide meaningful language access services to people with limited English proficiency. The bill amends existing transportation law to require transit agencies that accept federal money to take active steps—rather than passive compliance—to make their services accessible to non-English speakers. This affects all public transportation systems that receive federal assistance, including buses, trains, and other transit operations across the country. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, but instead establishes a mandate that agencies must follow to maintain their eligibility for existing federal transportation dollars. The bill was introduced in June 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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