National Language Act of 1999

Summary

National Language Act of 1999 - Makes English the official language of the U.S. Government. Requires the Government to conduct its official business in English, including publications, income tax forms, and informational materials. Provides that this Act shall not apply to the use of a language other than English for religious purposes, for training in foreign languages for international communication, to programs in schools designed to encourage students to learn foreign languages, or by persons over age 62. Permits the Government to provide interpreters for persons over age 62. Repeals the Bilingual Education Act. Terminates the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs in the Department of Education. Sets forth provisions regarding the recapture of unexpended funds and transitional provisions. 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 shall not preempt the law of any State.

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Timeline

1. 4 March 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 March 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 March 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 March 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 18 March 1999

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

   Source: Committee

6. 26 March 1999

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 4 March 1999 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 March 1999

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  Introduced in House · EN · 4 March 1999

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Sponsors

• Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2] · R · Cosponsor
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