Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The "Language Access in Transit Act" is designed to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access to transit services. It mandates the Secretary of Transportation to take affirmative action to achieve this goal. The bill amends existing law to require that all entities receiving federal financial assistance for transit services must provide adequate language access for services funded by that assistance. This provision aims to eliminate language barriers, ensuring equitable access and preventing discrimination for LEP persons utilizing public transportation.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public Works
Language Access in Transit Act
USA119th CongressHR-3728| House
| Updated: 6/5/2025
The "Language Access in Transit Act" is designed to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access to transit services. It mandates the Secretary of Transportation to take affirmative action to achieve this goal. The bill amends existing law to require that all entities receiving federal financial assistance for transit services must provide adequate language access for services funded by that assistance. This provision aims to eliminate language barriers, ensuring equitable access and preventing discrimination for LEP persons utilizing public transportation.