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H.R. 997 · 112th Congress

English Language Unity Act of 2011

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122 cosponsors · 4 D, 118 R
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60 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

English Language Unity Act of 2011- Makes English the official language of the United States.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 10, 2011

English Language Unity Act of 2011- Makes English the official language of the United States.

Requires, subject to exceptions and rules of construction, that: (1) official functions of the United States be conducted in English; and (2) all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English. Establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization.

Makes English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, presumptively consistent with the laws of the United States.

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue for public notice and comment a proposed rule for uniform testing of English language ability of candidates for naturalization based upon the principles that: (1) all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the laws of the United States; and (2) any exceptions to this standard should be limited to extraordinary circumstances, such as asylum.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: English Language Unity Act of 2011

Latest action (Aug 2, 2012): Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 10, 2011

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.