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S. 356 (104th)

Language of Government Act of 1995

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 February 1995

Last action

7 March 1996 · Committee

Status

Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

Sponsors

Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY]

Subjects

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21 August 2025

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Summary

Language of Government Act of 1995 - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that the Government has an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language. Requires the Government to conduct its official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because he or she communicates in English.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1995

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 December 1995

    Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  4. 7 March 1996

    Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 3 February 1995

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  • Introduced in Senate (PDF)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 3 February 1995

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 3 February 1995

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