This bill requires the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services to translate gun violence prevention materials into multiple languages so that people with limited English proficiency can understand and access these programs. Specifically, the legislation mandates that all federal gun violence prevention resources—including information about extreme risk protection orders and safe gun storage—be translated into at least the ten most commonly spoken languages in the U.S. other than English, with translations reviewed by community organizations before publication. The bill also directs the Attorney General to prioritize federal grant applications for gun violence reduction programs that demonstrate outreach plans to limited English proficient populations, and requires both agencies to develop public awareness campaigns focused on reaching non-English speakers. The legislation authorizes whatever funding is necessary to carry out these requirements in fiscal year 2027, with both departments required to report to Congress on how they spend the money.
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