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- H.R.622
H.R.622: Declaration of Official Language Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 5, 1997
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (1 Democrat, 38 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declaration of Official Language Act of 1997 - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that English is the preferred language of communication among U.S. citizens. Requires the U.S. Government to promote and support the use of English for communications among U.S. citizens. Requires communications by officers and employees of the U.S. Government with U.S. citizens to be in English. Directs the Immigration...
(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 Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| Feb. 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Stump (R-Ariz.) |