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To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution. 2/12/2007--Introduced. English Language Unity Act of 2007 - Amends federal to declare English to be the official language of the United States. Requires: (1) official functions of the United States (meaning in this case the states and the District of Columbia) to be conducted in English; and (2) a uniform English language rule for U.S. naturalization, and all naturalization ceremonies to be conducted in English. Sets forth exceptions to and rules of construction for such requirements. Declares that English language requirements and workplace policies, whether [...]

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  • 12/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H14456-14462)
  • 06/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
  • 03/01/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • 02/12/2007 - 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.
  • 02/12/2007 - Referred to House Education and Labor

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.997 Introduced in House08/31/2007