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H.R. 5759 (110th)

English as the Official Language Act of 2008

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Introduced

10 April 2008

Last action

10 April 2008 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Davis, David [R-TN-1], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Robert Aderholt, Kenny Marchant, Louie Gohmert, Trent Franks, Tom Price, Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Ted Poe, Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Frank Lucas, Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

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6 December 2025

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Summary

English as the Official Language Act of 2008 - Requires: (1) English to be the national language of the federal government; and (2) the federal government to preserve and enhance the role of English as the national language. Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the federal government act, communicate, perform or provide services, or provide materials in any language other than English, unless specifically provided by statute. Makes the English language version of a government form issued in a language other than English the sole authority for legal purposes. Declares that this Act does not prohibit the use of a language other than English.

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Timeline

  1. 10 April 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 April 2008

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2212)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 April 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 April 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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