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- H.R.997
H.R.997: English Language Unity Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2007
- Latest Major Action June 5, 2007
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
155 (8 Democrats, 148 Republicans)
Bill Summary
English Language Unity Act of 2007 - Amends federal to declare English to be the official language of the United States. Requires: (1) official functions of the United States (meaning in this case the states and the District of Columbia) to be conducted in English; and (2) a uniform English language rule for U.S. naturalization, and all naturalization ceremonies to be conducted in English. Sets forth exceptions to and rules of construction for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 Labor
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| Feb. 12, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Steve King (R-Iowa) |