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Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7170| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (13)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026," seeks to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) have access to critical information regarding gun violence prevention and firearm safety. It defines "priority languages" to include at least the 10 most commonly spoken languages in the United States other than English, specifically listing Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Korean. The bill mandates that the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services translate all significant resources related to gun violence prevention and firearm safety into these priority languages and accessible formats. These translated materials, including those for extreme risk protection orders and safe gun storage, must undergo review by community-based organizations to ensure cultural competency. Furthermore, the bill requires the Attorney General to prioritize grant applications for gun violence reduction efforts that demonstrate a targeted outreach plan for LEP populations. It amends existing law to ensure that public outreach and education efforts include meaningful engagement with community-based organizations serving LEP populations and the translation of public-facing documents. Both the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services are directed to develop and implement national public awareness campaigns. These campaigns will focus on disseminating scientific and evidence-based information on gun violence prevention strategies and firearm safety, utilizing in-language and culturally appropriate messaging to engage LEP communities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4780
Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2023
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3883
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4780
    Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2023


  • January 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3883
    Introduced in Senate

Crime and Law Enforcement

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  • S 119-3883: Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026

Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7170| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
This legislation, titled the "Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026," seeks to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) have access to critical information regarding gun violence prevention and firearm safety. It defines "priority languages" to include at least the 10 most commonly spoken languages in the United States other than English, specifically listing Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Korean. The bill mandates that the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services translate all significant resources related to gun violence prevention and firearm safety into these priority languages and accessible formats. These translated materials, including those for extreme risk protection orders and safe gun storage, must undergo review by community-based organizations to ensure cultural competency. Furthermore, the bill requires the Attorney General to prioritize grant applications for gun violence reduction efforts that demonstrate a targeted outreach plan for LEP populations. It amends existing law to ensure that public outreach and education efforts include meaningful engagement with community-based organizations serving LEP populations and the translation of public-facing documents. Both the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services are directed to develop and implement national public awareness campaigns. These campaigns will focus on disseminating scientific and evidence-based information on gun violence prevention strategies and firearm safety, utilizing in-language and culturally appropriate messaging to engage LEP communities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4780
Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2023
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3883
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4780
    Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2023


  • January 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3883
    Introduced in Senate
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (13)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-3883: Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted