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H R 997 in Congressional Session 111

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 997
 

Title : 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' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.
 

SUMMARY AS OF:
2/11/2009--Introduced. 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.

Votes

Title : 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' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.
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 H R 997
 
Bill Number : H R 997
Title : 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' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.
Sponsor: Rep King, Steve [IA-5] (introduced 2/11/2009)      
, ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

Rep Akin, W. Todd [MO-2] - 2/11/2009

Rep Alexander, Rodney [LA-5] - 2/23/2009

Rep Altmire, Jason [PA-4] - 2/23/2009

Rep Bachmann, Michele [MN-6] - 2/11/2009

Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] - 2/23/2009

Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] - 5/19/2009

Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] - 2/11/2009

Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] - 2/23/2009

Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] - 2/25/2009

Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 2/11/2009

Rep Bilirakis, Gus M. [FL-9] - 2/11/2009

Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] - 2/11/2009

Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 2/23/2009

Rep Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [LA-7] - 2/23/2009

Rep Broun, Paul C. [GA-10] - 2/11/2009

Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] - 2/11/2009

Rep Brown-Waite, Ginny [FL-5] - 2/23/2009

Rep Buchanan, Vern [FL-13] - 2/24/2009

Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 2/11/2009

Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 2/11/2009

Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-44] - 3/16/2009

Rep Campbell, John [CA-48] - 3/25/2009

Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] - 2/23/2009

Rep Capito, Shelley Moore [WV-2] - 3/2/2009

Rep Carney, Christopher P. [PA-10] - 3/3/2009

Rep Chaffetz, Jason [UT-3] - 2/24/2009

Rep Childers, Travis [MS-1] - 4/27/2009

Rep Coble, Howard [NC-6] - 2/11/2009

Rep Culberson, John Abney [TX-7] - 2/11/2009

Rep Davis, Geoff [KY-4] - 2/23/2009

Rep Dreier, David [CA-26] - 2/11/2009

Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. [TN-2] - 2/11/2009

Rep Fallin, Mary [OK-5] - 2/11/2009

Rep Fleming, John [LA-4] - 2/11/2009

Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] - 2/23/2009

Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] - 3/2/2009

Rep Foxx, Virginia [NC-5] - 2/11/2009

Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] - 2/11/2009

Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] - 2/23/2009

Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] - 5/7/2009

Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] - 2/24/2009

Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 3/2/2009

Rep Graves, Sam [MO-6] - 2/11/2009

Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 2/23/2009

Rep Harper, Gregg [MS-3] - 3/17/2009

Rep Heller, Dean [NV-2] - 2/24/2009

Rep Herger, Wally [CA-2] - 2/11/2009

Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] - 2/11/2009

Rep Hunter, Duncan D. [CA-52] - 2/11/2009

Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 2/11/2009

Rep Jenkins, Lynn [KS-2] - 3/12/2009

Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] - 2/11/2009

Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] - 2/11/2009

Rep Jordan, Jim [OH-4] - 2/23/2009

Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 2/25/2009

Rep Kline, John [MN-2] - 2/11/2009

Rep LaTourette, Steven C. [OH-14] - 2/11/2009

Rep Latta, Robert E. [OH-5] - 3/3/2009

Rep Lee, Christopher J. [NY-26] - 2/25/2009

Rep Linder, John [GA-7] - 2/23/2009

Rep Lucas, Frank D. [OK-3] - 2/11/2009

Rep Luetkemeyer, Blaine [MO-9] - 2/11/2009

Rep Lummis, Cynthia M. [WY] - 2/11/2009

Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] - 2/24/2009

Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] - 2/11/2009

Rep McCarthy, Kevin [CA-22] - 3/12/2009

Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] - 2/11/2009

Rep McClintock, Tom [CA-4] - 2/11/2009

Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 2/23/2009

Rep McHenry, Patrick T. [NC-10] - 2/11/2009

Rep McHugh, John M. [NY-23] - 2/11/2009

Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7] - 3/5/2009

Rep McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [WA-5] - 2/23/2009

Rep Miller, Gary G. [CA-42] - 2/11/2009

Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] - 2/23/2009

Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 2/11/2009

Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] - 2/23/2009

Rep Olson, Pete [TX-22] - 3/10/2009

Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] - 2/11/2009

Rep Petri, Thomas E. [WI-6] - 2/23/2009

Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 2/11/2009

Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] - 2/11/2009

Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] - 2/11/2009

Rep Posey, Bill [FL-15] - 2/24/2009

Rep Price, Tom [GA-6] - 2/23/2009

Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] - 3/2/2009

Rep Rehberg, Denny [MT] - 2/23/2009

Rep Roe, David P. [TN-1] - 2/11/2009

Rep Rogers, Harold [KY-5] - 2/11/2009

Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3] - 2/11/2009

Rep Rogers, Mike J. [MI-8] - 2/11/2009

Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] - 2/11/2009

Rep Rooney, Thomas J. [FL-16] - 4/28/2009

Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-40] - 4/21/2009

Rep Scalise, Steve [LA-1] - 3/2/2009

Rep Schmidt, Jean [OH-2] - 2/11/2009

Rep Schock, Aaron [IL-18] - 2/23/2009

Rep Shadegg, John B. [AZ-3] - 3/26/2009

Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] - 2/11/2009

Rep Simpson, Michael K. [ID-2] - 2/11/2009

Rep Smith, Adrian [NE-3] - 2/11/2009

Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] - 2/23/2009

Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] - 2/11/2009

Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] - 2/11/2009

Rep Taylor, Gene [MS-4] - 2/23/2009

Rep Thompson, Glenn [PA-5] - 3/25/2009

Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 3/9/2009

Rep Tiberi, Patrick J. [OH-12] - 2/11/2009

Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 2/11/2009

Rep Westmoreland, Lynn A. [GA-3] - 2/11/2009

Rep Whitfield, Ed [KY-1] - 2/11/2009

Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 2/23/2009

Rep Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1] - 2/11/2009

Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] - 2/11/2009

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 997
Title : 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' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
***NONE***
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
2/11/2009:Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
 
2/11/2009:Referred to House Education and Labor
 
3/23/2009:Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
 
2/11/2009:Referred to House Judiciary