[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1332]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





      INTRODUCTION OF WHITE HOUSE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR DIVERSITY ACT

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2019

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, after President Trump's inauguration, the 
White House deleted Spanish-language content from the official White 
House website. At the time, the White House claimed that a Spanish-
language site was under development, but, more than two years later, 
such a website has yet to materialize. Meanwhile, the previous two 
administrations offered Spanish-language content on the official White 
House website.
  There are many taxpayers whose first language is not English. 
Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and French are among the most 
spoken languages in the United States. People benefit tremendously from 
having different options to access their government and receive 
information that may impact their lives. This is why it is imperative 
that the White House and federal agencies continue to be accessible to 
all taxpayers.
  Therefore, I am reintroducing the White House Accountability for 
Diversity Act. It is vital for all Americans to be able to follow 
issues that affect their lives. This legislation will allow for content 
to be translated into Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, French and 
any other language deemed necessary by the Office of Management and 
Budget. This will ensure that all taxpayers have the option of 
accessing up-to-date information in their preferred language.

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