# 119-sres-699: A resolution expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Language Access Month".

119-sres-699, A resolution expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Language Access Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-05-17).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-699
- As of: 2026-05-17
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-699
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Language Access Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-17

## Summary

**National Language Access Month**: This resolution would designate April to spotlight the need for culturally competent translation and interpretation across federal, state, and local programs. It notes about 71 million people speak a language other than English at home and about 25.7 million have limited English proficiency, cites how language barriers affect health care, employment, benefits, housing, and contact with law enforcement, and encourages federal agencies, states, localities, and community groups to promote awareness and hold observances that affirm meaningful language access.

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-699 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/699)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1462)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-699 (as of 2026-05-17).