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More Languages for Veteran and Family Information

New law requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to make all its fact sheets available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and the 10 most commonly spoken languages in the U.S. This aims to help veterans, their families, and caregivers access important information about benefits and services, regardless of their English proficiency. Additionally, all this information will be available on a dedicated, easily accessible website.
Key points
Veterans and their families will get access to key information in multiple languages, making it easier to understand their rights and benefits.
All Department of Veterans Affairs fact sheets will be available online on a single, easy-to-find website.
The act aims to improve communication and support for veterans with limited English proficiency.
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Additional Information
Veterans and Family Information Act
Print number: HR 2093
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Process start date: 2021-03-19