Open Translation Center Act of 2024
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Latest action (11 Apr 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
H.R. 7942, the Open Translation Center Act of 2024, proposes to establish a federally funded research and development center called the Open Translation Center (OTC). This center would translate, analyze, and publicly share foreign language government and other documents from designated countries, with the goal of improving understanding of those nations' governments, militaries, economies, and cultures. The OTC would also provide context for translated materials and train analysts and linguists specializing in designated countries.
The bill would affect individuals and organizations involved in foreign policy, journalism, academia, and student research by providing them with access to translated foreign materials and analyses. The OTC would be administered by an organization managing a federally funded research and development center or incorporated as a nonprofit. It would be overseen by a five-member board, with appointments made by the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Register of Copyrights. The Secretary of State would be the primary sponsor.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 11, 2024, by Representative Joaquin Castro, and also has Representative Gallagher as a co-sponsor. It was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. According to the provided information, this bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress but did not receive a vote. As it has just been introduced in the current session, its next step would be consideration by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and potentially further action by the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
11 Apr 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7942 do?
- H.R. 7942, the Open Translation Center Act of 2024, proposes to establish a federally funded research and development center called the Open Translation Center (OTC). This center would translate, analyze, and publicly share foreign language government and other documents from designated countries, with the goal of improving understanding of those nations' governments, militaries, economies, and cultures. The OTC would also provide context for translated materials and train analysts and linguists specializing in designated countries. The bill would affect individuals and organizations involved in foreign policy, journalism, academia, and student research by providing them with access to translated foreign materials and analyses. The OTC would be administered by an organization managing a federally funded research and development center or incorporated as a nonprofit. It would be overseen by a five-member board, with appointments made by the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Register of Copyrights. The Secretary of State would be the primary sponsor. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 11, 2024, by Representative Joaquin Castro, and also has Representative Gallagher as a co-sponsor. It was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. According to the provided information, this bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress but did not receive a vote. As it has just been introduced in the current session, its next step would be consideration by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and potentially further action by the House of Representatives.
- Has H.R. 7942 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7942. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7942?
- H.R. 7942 was sponsored by Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7942?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (11 Apr 2024).
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