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H.R.997: English Language Unity Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 9, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2017
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 9, 2017
Bill Summary
English Language Unity Act of 2017 This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. Naturalization ceremonies and official functions of the U.S. government, subject to exceptions, must be conducted in English. The bill declares that all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of U.S. laws. A person injured by a violation of this bill may obtain relief, including a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 2, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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Feb. 9, 2017 |
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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Feb. 9, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Steve King (R-Iowa) |