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- H.R.997
H.R.997: English Language Unity Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 1, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2006
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
164 (6 Democrats, 159 Republicans)
Bill Summary
English Language Unity Act of 2005 - Declares English to be the official language of the United States. Establishes the affirmative obligation of the representatives of the Federal Government to preserve and enhance the role of the English language as the Government's official language. Requires the official functions of the Government to be conducted in English. Requires: (1) a uniform English language testing standard for U.S....
(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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| March 1, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Steve King (R-Iowa) |