HRES 793
109th Congress
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Affirming that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English.
Introduced: May 2, 2006
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In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 2, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 2, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Reaffirms that statements or songs that symbolize the unity of the Nation, including the National Anthem, the Oath of Allegiance sworn by new U.S. citizens, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, should be recited or sung in English, the common language of the United States.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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