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English Language Unity Act of 2013

Introduced: March 5, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Mar 5, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1133)
Mar 5, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1132-1133)
Mar 5, 2013
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

English Language Unity Act of 2013- Makes English the official language of the United States.

Requires, subject to exceptions and rules of construction, that: (1) official functions of the U.S. government be conducted in English, and (2) all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English.

Establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization.

Makes English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, presumptively consistent with the laws of the United States.

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue for public notice and comment a proposed rule for uniform testing of English language ability of candidates for naturalization based upon the principles that: (1) all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the laws of the United States; and (2) any exceptions to this standard should be limited to extraordinary circumstances, such as asylum.

What's happening now March 5, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1133)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2