Bill · H.R. 3238· House(119-HR-3238)
HABLA Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/7/2025
- Last activity
- 5/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Pablo Hernández
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The HABLA Act of 2025 aims to codify Executive Order 13166. It requires Federal agencies to create plans to improve access to their programs for eligible Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons. Agencies must develop and implement these plans within 120 days and submit them to the Department of Justice. Additionally, agencies providing Federal financial assistance must draft specific guidance for their recipients regarding Title VI compliance. This includes evaluating the needs of the people served and the burdens of compliance. Finally, the Act requires agencies to consult with stakeholders for at least 60 days during this process.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
The act directly enhances the ability of non-English speaking individuals to access government programs.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
Improving language access specifically aids those who may primarily speak a language other than English.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
Improving language access specifically aids those who may primarily speak a language other than English.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Recipients of federal funds may face new compliance burdens and requirements.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved access to government services: Each Federal agency must prepare a plan to ensure that eligible LEP persons can "meaningfully access the agency's programs and activities" (Section 2).
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Tailored guidance for assistance recipients: Agencies providing Federal financial assistance will create guidance specifically "tailored to its recipients" to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Section 3).
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Increased public transparency: Agencies are required to "publish its final plans on their respective web pages in a matter that is accessible to LEP individuals" (Section 2) and publish guidance documents in the "Federal Register for public comment" (Section 3).
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Stakeholder involvement: The Act ensures that "stakeholders, including LEP persons and their representative organizations" have an opportunity to provide input for at least 60 days (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Compliance burdens: Agencies are tasked with evaluating the "burdens of compliance on the agency and its recipients" while developing their approaches (Section 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+6Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Business Owners-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 5/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Teresa Leger FernandezDemocrat · New Mexico
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocrat · New York
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York
Derek TranDemocrat · California
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York