United States · Resolution · HCONRES
H.Con.Res. 13 (103rd)
Recognizing the cultural importance of the many languages spoken in the United States and indicating the Sense of the House (the Senate concurring) that the United States should maintain the use of English as a language common to all peoples.
Introduced
5 January 1993
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
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Summary
Recognizes the benefits of cultural diversity and the contributions that many languages have made to American society. Encourages citizens whose native language is other than English to maintain fluency in their language and heritage, to pass it down from generation to generation, and to learn English as well. Commends efforts to maintain one language common to all people in addition to preserving and maintaining the many languages and cultures existing in the United States.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 5 January 1993
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 5 January 1993
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 5 January 1993
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/13
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/hconres/13