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- H.R.997
H.R.997: English Language Unity Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2021
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 11, 2021
Bill Summary
English Language Unity Act of 2021 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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April 23, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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Feb. 11, 2021 |
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. 11, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) |