US HB7223

Requires federal agencies within 1 year to ensure individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) can meaningfully access federal programs by translating vital documents into frequently encountered languages and dominant U.S. languages based on Census data, providing oral interpretation services, and training public-facing employees

Mandates each agency establish a Language Access Plan and Language Access Technical Standards within 1 year, with plans published for 60-day public comment and submitted to the Attorney General and Congress; DOJ must maintain a central repository at LEP.gov

Creates a Language Access Coordinator position in each agency to oversee implementation, and establishes an Interagency Language Access Standards Council and Language Access Working Group for coordination

Prohibits agencies from fully replacing qualified human translators with AI or machine translation; requires human verification of automated translations and biennial Inspector General audits of AI language systems for accuracy, fairness, and cultural relevance

Treats noncompliance as discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, granting DOJ enforcement authority including investigations, administrative actions, and civil remedies; agencies must respond to public complaints within 60 days