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.

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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...

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Jan. 5, 1993

Introduced in the House by Bill Emerson (R-Mo.)

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