Language Access for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency

This bipartisan supported report is the culmination of a yearlong investigation that examined the extent to which language barriers impact access to essential government services and healthcare for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The Commission assessed how federal agencies and recipients of federal funding provide language access, where gaps remain, and best practices for strengthening interpretation and translation services.

The investigation began with a briefing held on March 21, 2025, during which the Commission heard testimony from subject matter experts such as language access researchers and attorneys, federal and state government officials, community advocates, and directly impacted individuals.