The HUD will cease providing materials in languages other than English, following a directive from deputy secretary Andrew Hughes. This shift aligns with the administration's stated intentions to unify communications in one language. The memo emphasized that this decision will not undermine access to HUD programs and services for individuals with disabilities. HUD reiterated its commitment to serving vulnerable populations despite the language requirement, even as it removes non-English resources from its offices and facilities.
"All HUD communications, correspondence, and physical and digital published materials will be produced exclusively in English," the memo states. The agency will also "no longer offer non-English translation services."
The memo continued: "HUD will continue to ensure that all persons have meaningful access to HUD programs and services" and that the agency "will continue to provide communication services to the hearing and seeing impaired, and persons with related disabilities."
"We are one people, united, and we will speak with one voice and one language to deliver on our mission of expanding housing that is affordable, helping those in need, caring for our most vulnerable Americans, and revitalizing rural, tribal, and urban communities," Hughes wrote.
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