S.992: National Language Act of 2009

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Bill Summary

National Language Act of 2009 - Requires: (1) English to be the national language of the federal government; and (2) the federal government to preserve and enhance the role of English as the national language. Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the federal government act, communicate, perform or provide services, or provide materials in any language other than English, unless specifically provided by...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 6, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

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