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H.R.1005: National Language Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced March 11, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 20, 1997
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (2 Democrats, 26 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Language Act of 1997 - 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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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.
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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March 11, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |