05/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2024 09:53
"Homeownership is key to attaining the American dream for most first-generation families, immigrants, and underrepresented minorities across our nation," said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. "From firsthand experience, I've seen the uphill battles language barriers create for residents across my district, Texas, and the country. Ensuring fair and equal access to home buying for everyone, regardless of their primary language, must be a priority. This bill is a massive step towards a more equitable country where all residents can thrive."
"Homeownership serves as a critical milestone for many first-generation Americans and underrepresented communities. But language barriers create roadblocks and hold people back from buying a home," said Senator Laphonza Butler. "The Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing Act aims to make homeownership more accessible so that no one is kept from owning their own home."
The Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing Act will:###
Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent the Texas 29th Congressional District. She is the Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, the Vice Chair on Housing and Transportation of the House Democratic Caucus Poverty Task Force, and a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government