DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015
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HR 1829 — DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
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This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015 Directs the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) assess the ability of each of its components to convey information to, collect information from, and serve individuals with limited English proficiency; and (2) report a plan to improve such ability. Requires such assessment to: identify the languages spoken fluently and read by individuals with limited English proficiency commonly encountered by personnel of the component, assess the extent to which the public materials of the component are available in such languages, and assess the ability of personnel of the component to communicate with and serve individuals with limited English proficiency.
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Read HR 1829 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Norma Torres · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Co-sponsors (0)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 1829 do?
- DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015 Directs the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) assess the ability of each of its components to convey information to, collect information from, and serve individuals with limited English proficiency; and (2) report a plan to improve such ability. Requires such assessment to: identify the languages spoken fluently and read by individuals with limited English proficiency commonly encountered by personnel of the component, assess the extent to which the public materials of the component are available in such languages, and assess the ability of personnel of the component to communicate with and serve individuals with limited English proficiency.
- Who sponsors HR 1829?
- HR 1829 is sponsored by Norma Torres (D).
- What is the current status of HR 1829?
- This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 1829?
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