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- H.R.1164
H.R.1164: National Language Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced March 17, 2011
- Latest Major Action June 1, 2011
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (1 Democrat, 32 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Language Act of 2011 - Makes English the official language of the U.S. government. Requires the government to: (1) conduct its official business in English, including publications, income tax forms, and informational materials; and (2) preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the United States. Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the government act, communicate, perform, or...
(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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| March 17, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |