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H.R.280: National Language Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2001
- Latest Major Action March 15, 2001
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent, 47 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Language Act of 2001 - 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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
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Jan. 30, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |