Support for National Language Access Month
Official: Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Language Access Month".
This resolution expresses support for recognizing April as National Language Access Month to raise awareness about language barriers faced by non-English speakers.
1. Over 25 million people in the U.S. have limited English proficiency and need language assistance. 2. Language barriers can prevent immigrants from accessing healthcare, employment, and legal services. 3. April is recognized in many states as a month to promote language access and awareness. 4. This resolution encourages federal agencies to improve language services for non-English speakers. 5. Celebrating Language Access Month helps highlight the diverse languages spoken across the country.
This resolution affects immigrants and individuals with limited English proficiency who struggle to access essential services.