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S. 426 (103rd)

Language of Government Act of 1993

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Introduced

24 February 1993

Last action

24 February 1993 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL], Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC], Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Chuck Grassley

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Source updated

26 August 2025

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Summary

Language of Government Act of 1993 - 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 they communicate in English.

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Timeline

  1. 24 February 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 February 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2021-2022)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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