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Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 7170 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
14
Latest action
Jan 21, 2026

What it does

The Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026 would require the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to translate key federal gun violence prevention materials—such as extreme risk protection orders and safe gun storage resources—into priority languages and ensure they are culturally competent through review by community-based organizations. It would prioritize grant applications that demonstrate meaningful engagement with limited English proficient populations and mandate national public awareness campaigns by the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services focused on outreach to these communities, including…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 21, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 21, 2026

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