Legislative Research: US HB997 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Other Sessions
| Session | Title/Description | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 119th Congress (Engrossed) | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform to the intent of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, as set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 10... [HB997 2025 Detail][HB997 2025 Text][HB997 2025 Comments] | 2025-04-01 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 2023-2024 118th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' pow... [HB997 2023 Detail][HB997 2023 Text][HB997 2023 Comments] | 2023-02-14 Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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. |
| 2021-2022 117th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' pow... [HB997 2021 Detail][HB997 2021 Text][HB997 2021 Comments] | 2021-04-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. |
| 2019-2020 116th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | 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. [HB997 2019 Detail][HB997 2019 Text][HB997 2019 Comments] | 2019-03-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. |
| 2017-2018 115th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | English Language Unity Act of 2017 This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. Naturalization ceremonies and official functions of the U.S. government, subject to exceptions, must be conducted in English. The bill dec... [HB997 2017 Detail][HB997 2017 Text][HB997 2017 Comments] | 2017-03-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. |
| 2015-2016 114th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | English Language Unity Act of 2015 Establishes English as the official language of the United States. Requires naturalization ceremonies and official functions of the U.S. government, subject to exceptions, to be conducted in English. Declares that a... [HB997 2015 Detail][HB997 2015 Text][HB997 2015 Comments] | 2015-03-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. |
| 2013-2014 113th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | English Language Unity Act of 2013 - Makes English the official language of the United States. Requires, subject to exceptions and rules of construction, that: (1) official functions of the U.S. government be conducted in English, and (2) all natura... [HB997 2013 Detail][HB997 2013 Text][HB997 2013 Comments] | 2013-04-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
| 2011-2012 112th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | 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 naturaliz... [HB997 2011 Detail][HB997 2011 Text][HB997 2011 Comments] | 2012-08-02 Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
| 2009-2010 111th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | 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 naturali... [HB997 2009 Detail][HB997 2009 Text][HB997 2009 Comments] | 2009-07-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
References Online
Legislative Citation
APA
US HB997 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress. (2012, August 02). LegiScan. Retrieved July 13, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB997/2011
MLA
"US HB997 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 02 Aug. 2012. Web. 13 Jul. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB997/2011>.
Chicago
"US HB997 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress." August 02, 2012 LegiScan. Accessed July 13, 2026. https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB997/2011.
Turabian
LegiScan. US HB997 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress. 02 August 2012. https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB997/2011 (accessed July 13, 2026).
Subjects
Academic performance and assessments
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Citizenship and naturalization
Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Department of Homeland Security
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Government operations and politics
State and local government operations
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Citizenship and naturalization
Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Department of Homeland Security
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Government operations and politics
State and local government operations
Same As/Similar To
| Bill | Relationship | Date | Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB503 | Same As | 2011-03-08 | English Language Unity Act of 2011 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/997/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr997/BILLS-112hr997ih.pdf |
