United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 79 (101st)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the English language.
Introduced
19 January 1989
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
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1 July 2021
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Grants the Congress the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 19 January 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-joint-resolution/79
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hjres/79