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S. 2715 (110th)
National Language Act of 2008
Introduced
5 March 2008
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Status
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
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Summary
National 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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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 6 March 2008
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 6 March 2008
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 5 March 2008
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-bill/2715
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/s/2715