S 1335 in Congressional Session 110

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S 1335

 

Title : A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
5/8/2007--Introduced. S.I. Hayakawa Official English Language Act of 2007 - Makes English the official language of the U.S. government. Requires the government to: (1) conduct its official activities in English, including preparing publications, income tax forms, and informational materials in English; and (2) preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the United States. Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the government act, communicate, perform, or provide services or materials in any other language, unless expressly provided for in an applicable provision of law. Provides that this Act may not: (1) apply to the use of a language other than English for religious purposes, for training in foreign languages for international communication, or in school programs designed to encourage students to learn foreign languages; or (2) be considered to prevent the U.S. government from providing interpreters for persons over age 62. Repeals provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 regarding bilingual election requirements and regarding congressional findings of voting discrimination against language minorities, prohibition of English-only elections, and other remedial measures. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that all public ceremonies in which the oath of allegiance is administered pursuant to such Act be conducted solely in English. Specifies that this Act may not be construed to preempt any state law.

Votes

Title : A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S 1335
 
Bill Number : S 1335
Title : A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/8/2007)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] - 5/10/2007

    Sen Burr, Richard [NC] - 6/13/2007

    Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] - 10/4/2007

    Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] - 1/31/2008

    Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] - 9/17/2008

    Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] - 1/23/2008

    Sen Enzi, Michael B. [WY] - 5/8/2007

    Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] - 10/15/2007

    Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 2/5/2008

Other Info

Bill Number : S 1335
Title : A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
***NONE***
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
5/8/2007:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5735-5736)
 
5/8/2007:Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.