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H.R. 1229: National Language Act of 2009
To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
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Thu, Feb 26, 2009
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introduced Thu, Feb 26, 2009
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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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Referred to House Education and Labor
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
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SUMMARY:
2/26/2009--Introduced.
National Language Act of 2009 - Makes English the official language of the U.S. government. Requires the government to: (1) conduct its official business in English, including publications, income tax forms, and informational materials; and (2) preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the United States of America. Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the government act, communicate, perform, or provide services or materials in any other language, unless specifically stated in applicable law. Provides that this Act shall not apply to the use of a language other than English for religious purposes, for training in foreign languages for international communication, or in school programs designed to encourage students to learn foreign languages. States that this does not prevent the U.S. government from providing interpreters for persons over age 62. Repeals provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 regarding bilingual election requirements and regarding congressional findings of voting discrimination against language minorities, prohibition of English-only elections, and other remedial measures. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that all public ceremonies in which the oath of allegiance is administered pursuant to such Act be conducted solely in English. Specifies that this Act shall not preempt any state law.
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