S. 2715 · 110th Congress
National Language Act of 2008
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National Language Act of 2008 - Requires: (1) English to be the national language of the federal government; and (2) the federal government to preserve and enhance the role of English as the national language.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 5, 2008
National Language Act of 2008 - Requires: (1) English to be the national language of the federal government; and (2) the federal government to preserve and enhance the role of English as the national language.
Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the federal government act, communicate, perform or provide services, or provide materials in any language other than English, unless specifically provided by statute.
Makes the English language version of a government form issued in a language other than English the sole authority for legal purposes.
Declares that this Act does not prohibit the use of a language other than English.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: National Language Act of 2008
Latest action (Mar 6, 2008): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 5, 2008
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.