The Language Access for All Act of 2026 requires all federal agencies to provide meaningful language assistance to people with limited English proficiency within one year of enactment. Agencies must translate vital documents into frequently encountered languages, provide interpreters and translated digital content, train staff on language access procedures, and establish Language Access Coordinators to oversee compliance. The bill also mandates that agencies develop detailed language access plans subject to public comment, establish technical standards for language services, and create a public complaint system managed by the Department of Justice, with annual reporting on access barriers. For artificial intelligence and machine translation tools, agencies must retain qualified human translators to verify accuracy, disclose error rates and limitations annually, and undergo biennial audits to prevent discrimination. Non-compliance is treated as civil rights discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, enforceable by the Department of Justice and individuals through administrative or civil court action.
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