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Bill Emerson English Language Empowerment Act of 1997

Introduced: January 7, 1997 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jan 31, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

Jan 7, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Jan 7, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E36)

Jan 7, 1997

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bill Emerson English Language Empowerment Act of 1997 - Amends Federal law to declare English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that representatives of the Federal Government have an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the Federal Government. Requires such representatives to conduct official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because he or she communicates in English.

Requires that all officials conduct all naturalization ceremonies entirely in English. Directs that nothing in this Act construed to limit the preservation or use of Native Alaskan or Native American languages.

Sets forth definitions for purposes of this Act.

What's happening now January 31, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

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