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H.CON.RES.13: Recognizing the cultural importance of the many languages spoken in the United States and indicating the Sense of the House (the Senate concurring) that the United States should maintain the use of English as a language common to all peoples.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about arts, culture, religion
- Introduced Jan. 5, 1993
- Latest Major Action Feb. 11, 1993
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (6 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the benefits of cultural diversity and the contributions that many languages have made to American society. Encourages citizens whose native language is other than English to maintain fluency in their language and heritage, to pass it down from generation to generation, and to learn English as well. Commends efforts to maintain one language common to all people in addition to preserving and maintaining the many languages and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
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Jan. 5, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Emerson (R-Mo.) |