HR 5759
110th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Bilingualism
English language
Government paperwork
Government publications
English as the Official Language Act of 2008
Introduced: April 10, 2008
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 10, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Apr 10, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2212)
Apr 10, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
English as the Official Language Act of 2008 - Requires: (1) English to be the national language of the federal government; and (2) the federal government to preserve and enhance the role of English as the national language.
Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the federal government act, communicate, perform or provide services, or provide materials in any language other than English, unless specifically provided by statute.
Makes the English language version of a government form issued in a language other than English the sole authority for legal purposes.
Declares that this Act does not prohibit the use of a language other than English.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Committees of jurisdiction
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