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Sen. Ossoff Secures Commitment from USDA Official to Improve Access to Affordable Housing for Georgians Facing Language Barriers

Date: May 26, 2022
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to improve access to affordable housing for Georgians in rural areas whose primary language is not English.

Sen. Ossoff secured a commitment from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Rural Development, Xochitl Torres Small, to help Georgians experiencing language barriers navigate the housing market and system, improving their access to affordable housing.

Sen. Ossoff also secured commitment from Under Secretary Torres Small to visit Georgia and sit down with leaders from communities who are facing language hurdles when approaching the housing system.

Sen. Ossoff continues his push to make government services available in more languages so that all Georgians can access vital resources like affordable housing.

In February, Sen. Ossoff led a letter calling U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to direct Federal agencies to update their Language Access Plans, helping ensure that people whose primary language is not English can access critical information and resources in their preferred language.


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