This bill helps people who do not speak English well by ensuring they can access public transportation services. It requires transit agencies to provide language assistance so everyone can understand and use these services effectively.
If you speak limited English, public transportation services will be easier to understand and use.
Who this affects
Limited English proficient people · Public transportation users
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to ensure language access for people who speak limited English.
2It mandates that services receiving federal funding must provide meaningful language assistance.
3The bill aims to improve communication for non-English speakers using public transportation.
4It adds new responsibilities for transit agencies to support language access.
5The goal is to prevent discrimination based on language proficiency in transit services.