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National Language Act of 2008

Introduced: March 5, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 2008
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
Mar 5, 2008
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1677)
Mar 5, 2008
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National 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 March 6, 2008

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.

 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1