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Equal Access to Information Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8682| House 
| Updated: 10/23/2020
Albio Sires

Albio Sires

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Equal Access to Information Act of 2020 This bill requires federal agencies to take specified steps to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency and people with disabilities can access the services, activities, programs, and benefits of those agencies, particularly during national or public health emergencies or under other specified circumstances. Specifically, each federal agency shall, within specified timeframes conduct demographic assessments of individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities who are eligible to be served or likely to be encountered by that agency, establish within the agency a Language Access Working Group, prepare and submit to the Department of Justice (DOJ) an access plan for federally conducted programs and activities, and issue guidance for recipients of federal financial assistance under the agency's jurisdiction. DOJ shall review (1) each plan submitted within 120 days after receipt of the plan, and (2) the most recently submitted plan from each relevant agency not later than 7 days after an emergency has been declared. Agencies shall ensure stakeholder input to ensure meaningful access.
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Timeline
Aug 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4512
Introduced in Senate
Oct 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • August 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4512
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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Equal Access to Information Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8682| House 
| Updated: 10/23/2020
Equal Access to Information Act of 2020 This bill requires federal agencies to take specified steps to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency and people with disabilities can access the services, activities, programs, and benefits of those agencies, particularly during national or public health emergencies or under other specified circumstances. Specifically, each federal agency shall, within specified timeframes conduct demographic assessments of individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities who are eligible to be served or likely to be encountered by that agency, establish within the agency a Language Access Working Group, prepare and submit to the Department of Justice (DOJ) an access plan for federally conducted programs and activities, and issue guidance for recipients of federal financial assistance under the agency's jurisdiction. DOJ shall review (1) each plan submitted within 120 days after receipt of the plan, and (2) the most recently submitted plan from each relevant agency not later than 7 days after an emergency has been declared. Agencies shall ensure stakeholder input to ensure meaningful access.
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Timeline
Aug 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4512
Introduced in Senate
Oct 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • August 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4512
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Albio Sires

Albio Sires

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 116-4512: Equal Access to Information Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesDisability and health-based discriminationDisability assistanceEmergency medical services and trauma careForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseases