English Language Unity Act of 2005

Summary

English Language Unity Act of 2005 - Declares English to be the official language of the United States. Establishes the affirmative obligation of the representatives of the Federal Government to preserve and enhance the role of the English language as the Government's official language. Requires the official functions of the Government to be conducted in English. Requires: (1) a uniform English language testing standard for U.S. naturalization; and (2) all naturalization ceremonies to be conducted in English. Sets forth exceptions to, and rules of construction for, such requirements. Authorizes persons injured by violations of this Act to obtain appropriate relief in civil actions. Declares, as a general rule of construction, that English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, shall be presumptively consistent with the laws of the United States. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue for public notice and comment a proposed rule for uniform testing of the English language ability of candidates for naturalization based upon the principles that: (1) all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Laws of the United States; and (2) any exceptions to this standard should be limited to extraordinary circumstances, such as asylum.

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Timeline

1. 1 March 2005

   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. 1 March 2005

   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. 1 March 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 March 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 3 March 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E355)

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 24 March 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

   Source: Committee

7. 4 April 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

   Source: Committee

8. 19 May 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2948-2949)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 1 March 2005 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 March 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 March 2005

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Sponsors

• Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor

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