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H.R.997: English Language Unity Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2019
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 6, 2019
Bill Summary
English Language Unity Act of 2019 This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. It establishes a framework for implementation and enforcement, including by testing English as part of the naturalization process.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 22, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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Feb. 6, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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. 6, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Steve King (R-Iowa) |