SOSi Awarded USD 260M DEA Language Support Contract

"Virginia-based defense and technology services private firm SOS International, LLC (SOSi) has secured a substantial language services contract from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), valued at approximately USD 260m, according to a press release from July 3, 2025.
Founded in 1989, SOSi has a long-standing relationship with the DEA, securing contracts with the agency since its first year in operation. This enduring partnership marks what CEO Julian Setian calls a “35-year legacy of supporting the DEA’s mission.”


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Navigating the Impact of English as the Sole Official Language in the US

Explore the reactions from language industry leaders to President Trump’s executive order designating English as the sole official language. The discussion explores potential challenges for language access in healthcare, education, and legal sectors, and how AI adoption might drive innovation in the industry.

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President Trump Declares English as Official Language of the United States, Revoking Clinton-Era Language Access Order

On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States. This order rescinded a 2000 mandate by former President Bill Clinton that required federal agencies and recipients of federal funding to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. The new directive allows federal agencies to decide whether to continue offering services in languages other than English, aiming to promote unity and streamline government operations. Critics express concern that this change may limit access to essential services for non-English-speaking communities.

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Nevada Agencies Face Urgency to Utilize $25M for Language Access Services

"Despite 30% of Nevadans speaking a language other than English at home, only about USD 5m of a language access plan fund worth a total of USD 25m had been appropriated as of January 2025, according to an AP article published on several news media.

Legislation passed in Nevada in 2021, specifically SB 318 for agencies and AB 266 for cities and counties, requires government offices to create and implement language access plans to serve limited English proficiency (LEP) residents.

AB 266 requires the board of county commissioners in counties with a population of 100,000 or more (and cities with 25,000 people or more in those counties) to publish certain notices in other languages. In general, services vary by agency and location, but should include translation as well as spoken language and sign language interpreting."

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Why Interpreting Remains a Growth Market with Boostlingo CEO Bryan Forrester

Bryan Forrester, Co-founder and CEO of Boostlingo, returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about the company’s growth, the US interpreting market, and the evolving role of AI.

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