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DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015

Introduced: April 15, 2015 Introduced by: Torres, Norma J. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 29, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
Apr 15, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 15, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015

Directs the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) assess the ability of each of its components to convey information to, collect information from, and serve individuals with limited English proficiency; and (2) report a plan to improve such ability.

Requires such assessment to:

  • identify the languages spoken fluently and read by individuals with limited English proficiency commonly encountered by personnel of the component,
  • assess the extent to which the public materials of the component are available in such languages, and
  • assess the ability of personnel of the component to communicate with and serve individuals with limited English proficiency.
      What's happening now April 29, 2015

      Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.

       Committees of jurisdiction 2
       Cosponsors 2
      All 2 Democratic 2