S 992 in Congressional Session 111

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S 992

 

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

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
5/6/2009--Introduced. National Language Act of 2009 - 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.

Votes

Title : A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national 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 992
 
Bill Number : S 992
Title : A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/6/2009)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Burr, Richard [NC] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Corker, Bob [TN] - 5/6/2009

    Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Enzi, Michael B. [WY] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Thune, John [SD] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Vitter, David [LA] - 5/6/2009

    Sen Wicker, Roger F. [MS] - 5/6/2009

Other Info

Bill Number : S 992
Title : A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
***NONE***
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
5/6/2009:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5239-5240)
 
5/6/2009:Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5241)