This Senate resolution expresses support for recognizing April as "National Language Access Month" to raise awareness about language services for people with limited English proficiency. The resolution highlights that over 25 million Americans have limited English proficiency and often struggle to access vital services in healthcare, employment, housing, law enforcement, and other areas due to language barriers. The resolution affirms existing federal language access protections under laws like the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, and the Affordable Care Act, and encourages federal agencies, state and local governments, and community organizations to promote awareness of language access rights during April. No new funding or enforcement mechanisms are created by this resolution, as it is a symbolic measure that simply designates the month and calls for increased awareness and celebration of language access importance.
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