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H.R. 5574 117th Congress House

TRANSLATE Act

Official title: To require the TSA to develop a plan to ensure that TSA material disseminated in major airports can be better understood by more people accessing such airports, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 12, 2021 Introduced by: Dina Titus Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 18, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 49 (Roll no. 381). (text: 11/16/2021 CR H6296)
Nov 18, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6597-6598)
Nov 16, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 16, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5574.
Nov 16, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6296-6297)
Nov 16, 2021
Ms. Titus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 26, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 26, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 26, 2021
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
Oct 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Oct 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Oct 12, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 18, 2021 House · vote #381 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 369–49 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 19, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TSA Reaching Across Nationalities, Societies, and Languages to Advance Traveler Education Act or the TRANSLATE Act

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop a plan to ensure that TSA material disseminated in major airports is better understood by people accessing such airports, including by foreign language speakers and people with vision or hearing impairments.

In developing the plan, the TSA must take into consideration data regarding international enplanement and local populations surrounding major airports.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 3691 Reintroduction of TRANSLATE Act
  • S 3296 TRANSLATE Act
  • HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5574: TRANSLATE Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5574/
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"H.R. 5574: TRANSLATE Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5574/.
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H.R. 5574, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5574/.
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