HR-997 : Still Just a Bill


English Language Unity Act of 2019

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-03-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.House committee actions
2019-02-06IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-02-06IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-02-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Academic performance and assessments
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Citizenship and naturalization
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Constitution and constitutional amendments
  • Foreign language and bilingual programs
  • Government information and archives
  • State and local government operations
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Homeland Security

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