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H.R.1588: Common Sense English Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced March 18, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 14, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
66 (4 Democrats, 63 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Common Sense English Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that, notwithstanding any other equal employment opportunity provisions of the Act, it is not an unlawful employment practice for an employer to require employees to speak English while engaged in work.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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March 18, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Price (R-Ga.) |