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H.R. 997 118th Congress House

English Language Unity Act of 2023

Official title: To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstruction… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.

Introduced: March 19, 2024 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 14, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 14, 2023
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 Latest action February 14, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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English Language Unity Act of 2023

This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. It establishes a framework for implementation and enforcement, including by testing English as part of the naturalization process.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1109 English Language Unity Act of 2023
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Republican 12
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jul 18, 2024
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jul 18, 2024
 R
Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Mar 19, 2024
 R
Crane, Elijah
Arizona · Dec 4, 2023
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Sep 28, 2023
 R
Clyde, Andrew S.
Georgia · Sep 14, 2023
Lesko, Debbie
· Sep 14, 2023
 R
Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Jul 13, 2023
Santos, George
· Jul 13, 2023
Rosendale, Matthew
· Jun 13, 2023
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Brecheen, Josh
Oklahoma · May 18, 2023
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Massie, Thomas
Kentucky · Apr 17, 2023
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Apr 17, 2023
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Apr 10, 2023
Duncan, Jeff
· Mar 10, 2023
Gaetz, Matt
· Mar 10, 2023
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Mar 10, 2023
Posey, Bill
· Mar 10, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 997: English Language Unity Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-997/
MLA
"H.R. 997: English Language Unity Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-997/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 997, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-997/.
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[H.R. 997: English Language Unity Act of 2023](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-997/)
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