English Language Unity Act of 2011

Summary

English Language Unity Act of 2011- Makes English the official language of the United States. Requires, subject to exceptions and rules of construction, that: (1) official functions of the United States be conducted in English; and (2) all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English. Establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization. Makes English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, presumptively consistent with the laws of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue for public notice and comment a proposed rule for uniform testing of 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. 10 March 2011

   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. 10 March 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 March 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 March 2011

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

   Source: Committee

5. 2 August 2012

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 10 March 2011 · Download file

Documents

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  Introduced in House · EN · 10 March 2011

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Sponsors

• Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] · R · Sponsor
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• Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
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• Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18] · R · Sponsor
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• Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Sponsor
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