United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3850 (104th)
English Language Empowerment Act of 1996
Introduced
18 July 1996
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
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Summary
English Language Empowerment Act of 1996 - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that the Federal Government have an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the Federal Government. Requires the Federal Government to conduct its official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because he or she communicates in English. Requires that all officials conduct all naturalization ceremonies entirely in English. Sets forth definitions for purposes of this Act.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 18 July 1996
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 18 July 1996
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 18 July 1996
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/3850
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/104/hr/3850