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Search Results: keywords:"limited english proficiency"

H. R. 7863 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on furnishing behavioral health services via telehealth to individuals with limited English proficiency under Medicare program.
April 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:319
H.R. 7863 aims to improve telehealth services for individuals with limited English proficiency who are receiving behavioral health care through Medicare. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance within a year, detailing best practices for using...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7863 wants to help people who don't speak English very well get better mental health care using video calls. It tells the government to teach doctors and nurses how to use translators and other tools so everyone can understand each other and feel better.
S. 3586 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program to recruit, retain, certify, and train bilingual law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
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January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,280
S. 3586 aims to improve communication between law enforcement and communities with limited English proficiency by amending the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The bill proposes a grant program for recruiting, retaining, and training bilingual officers,...
Simple Explanation
S. 3586 wants to help police officers talk to people who don't speak English by giving money to hire and train officers who can speak more than one language. But the money can't be used for making phone calls to translators, and officers have to promise to work for three years if they get the money.
S. 4248 — To require the Financial Literacy and Education Commission to carry out a study on the impact of language barriers to financial health, to require the website and toll-free telephone number of the Commission to be provided in the most commonly spoken languages in the United States, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,345
S. 4248 requires the Financial Literacy and Education Commission to study how language barriers affect financial health in the U.S., focusing on issues affecting people with limited English proficiency, such as access to financial education and credit. The bill also mandates...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people in the U.S. who don't speak English very well by making sure important money advice is available in at least eight different languages, so they can learn how to manage money better and be safe with their finances.
H. R. 6033 — An Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers.
September 18, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:545
H. R. 6033, also known as the "Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2024" or the "SPEAK Act of 2024," requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to form a task force to enhance healthcare information technology access for non-English speakers. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The SPEAK Act of 2024 is about making sure people who don't speak English well can still use helpful health apps and tools by asking smart people to help make new rules that everyone can follow.
S. 4244 — To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to include in technical assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund resources for non-English speaking individuals, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:295
S. 4244 seeks to update the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 by adding resources for non-English speaking individuals to the technical assistance offered by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. This includes outreach and...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help people who don't speak English well by giving them more support and information about banking and finance, so they can use these services easily too.
H. R. 8252 — To amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to establish language access requirements for creditors and servicers, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,741
H.R. 8252, titled the "Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing Act of 2024," aims to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to establish language access requirements for creditors and servicers. The bill requires the creation of a standard...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure people who speak different languages can understand their home loan papers by providing translations and help from people who speak those languages. It also plans to create a website with resources and requires banks to share language preferences if the loan is transferred to another company.
H. R. 6033 — An Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers.
September 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:556
The Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2024, also known as the SPEAK Act of 2024, aims to enhance access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create guidance...
Simple Explanation
The SPEAK Act of 2024 is a plan to help people who don't speak English get better access to online health information by using translators and making health websites easier to understand in different languages. It asks a special group to make sure everyone can understand their health information, even if they speak a different language.
S. 4265 — To amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to establish language access requirements for creditors and servicers, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,775
The Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing Act of 2024 aims to ensure that borrowers with limited English proficiency can access mortgage information in their preferred language. It amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act to...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks for new rules so people who speak different languages can easily understand and get help with their home loans. It wants to make sure important papers and help are available in many languages so everyone can know what's happening with their house payments.

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