Bill · H.R. 3728· House(119-HR-3728)
Language Access in Transit Act
- Introduced
- 6/4/2025
- Last activity
- 6/5/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Mullin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Language Access in Transit Act'', directs the Secretary of Transportation to take specific steps regarding language access. It aims to ensure that people who have limited English proficiency can access meaningful services. The legislation focuses on those receiving financial assistance under title 49 of the United States Code. By amending existing laws, it requires affirmative action to bridge communication gaps. This action targets services provided through financial assistance provided by the Secretary.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
This bill provides essential practical support for immigrants navigating public systems via language access.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+6
The bill directly impacts public transit accessibility for individuals with limited English proficiency.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
Increased language access can significantly benefit the large Hispanic/Latino population of limited English proficiency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Meaningful Language Access: The bill requires that all persons receiving financial assistance provide meaningful language access to services for those who are limited English proficient (Section 2, subsection (c)(3)). This could benefit individuals who struggle with English by ensuring they can understand and use services funded by this assistance.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+7Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+6Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 6/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House