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Language of Government Act of 1993

Introduced: January 5, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 22, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1784-1785)
Jan 28, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.
Jan 28, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Language of Government Act of 1993 - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that the Government has an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language. Requires the Government to conduct its official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because they communicate in English.

What's happening now March 22, 1994

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1784-1785)

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3