House Bill 4809
116th Congress(2019-2020)
White House Accountability for Language Diversity Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4809
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
White House Accountability for Language Diversity Act
This bill requires the White House and each federal agency to establish official websites in the five most commonly used languages in the United States other than English to increase accessibility. The websites must be of a similar scope and content as the English version.
The President and each agency shall maintain and update the websites on a regular basis.
October 23, 2019
10/23/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
10/23/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1332)
10/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:46 AM