United States · Bill · S
S. 992 (111th)
National Language Act of 2009
Introduced
6 May 2009
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5241)
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14 August 2025
Summary
National Language Act of 2009 - 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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 May 2009
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 May 2009
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 6 May 2009
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/992
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/s/992