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Introduced
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
In Committee
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress’ powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.
AI Summary
This bill declares English as the official language of the United States, establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and provides guidelines for the construction of English language texts of federal laws. Key provisions include: requiring official government functions to be conducted in English, with some exceptions for certain areas like education and national security; mandating that all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English; and clarifying that English language requirements and workplace policies should be presumed consistent with federal law. The bill aims to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the U.S. government.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (20)
Bob Good (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Eli Crane (R),
George Devolder-Santos (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Thomas Massie (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Bill Posey (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 02/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/997/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr997/BILLS-118hr997ih.pdf |
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