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- H.J.RES.171
H.J.RES.171: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about arts, culture, religion
- Introduced March 31, 1993
- Latest Major Action April 1, 1993
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (1 Democrat, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Requires the Congress and the States to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
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| March 31, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.) |