US Congress Senate Bill 991 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: Introduced on May 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-05-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5240-5241)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

English Language Unity Act of 2009 - 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.

English Language Unity Act of 2009

Sen. Saxby Chambliss [R-GA]

Sen. Tom Coburn [R-OK]

Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK]

Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-05-06		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5240-5241)
2009-05-06		Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5239-5240)

HB997 (Same As) 2009-07-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/991/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s991/BILLS-111s991is.pdf