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S.678: English Language Unity Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 21, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 21, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 21, 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 Act may obtain relief, including a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 21, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| March 21, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) |