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S.4526: Coronavirus Language Access Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 12, 2020
- Latest Major Action Aug. 12, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 12, 2020
Bill Summary
Coronavirus Language Access Act This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies to take actions to expand access to information about COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) for those with limited English proficiency. It also provides emergency funding to the Administration on Community Living for FY2020 to increase access to such information for those who have limited English proficiency...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 12, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Aug. 12, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) |