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H.R.1005: National Language Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Feb. 21, 1995
- Latest Major Action May 23, 1996
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (1 Democrat, 38 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Language Act of 1995 - Makes English the official language of the U.S. Government. Requires the Government to conduct its official business in English, including publications, income tax forms, and informational materials. Provides that this Act shall not apply to the use of a language other than English for religious purposes, for training in foreign languages for international communication, to programs in schools designed to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, 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.
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Referred to House Economic and Educational Opportunities
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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For Further Action See H.R.351.
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| Feb. 21, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |