Language of Government Act of 1993

Summary

Official

Language of Government Act of 1993 - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that the Government has an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language. Requires the Government to conduct its official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because they communicate in English.

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Bill Progress

Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill

Introduced(1/5/93)

Committee

Passed House

Passed Senate

President

Law

Sponsor

Mr. EMERSON

(R) MO – 8

Cosponsors (20)

PETRI

(R) WI

PACKARD

(R) CA

SKELTON

(D) MO

BATEMAN

(R) VA

BLILEY

(R) VA

PORTER

(R) IL

KASICH

(R) OH

BILIRAKIS

(R) FL

BEVILL

(D) AL

HANCOCK

(R) MO

Topics

Government Spending & Operations

Law & The Judicial System

Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1784-1785)

Mar 22, 1994