S 426
103th Congress
Senate
Arts, Culture, Religion
Civil actions and liability
Discrimination
English language
Parties to actions
Language of Government Act of 1993
Introduced: February 24, 1993
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 24, 1993
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Feb 24, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2021-2022)
Feb 24, 1993
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1