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H.J.Res. 23 (101st)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States.

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Introduced

3 January 1989

Last action

27 March 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

1 July 2021

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring the use of any other language. Declares that this article shall not prohibit educational instruction in a language other than English for the purpose of making students proficient in English. Authorizes the Congress and the States to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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