Affirming that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English.

Summary

Reaffirms that statements or songs that symbolize the unity of the Nation, including the National Anthem, the Oath of Allegiance sworn by new U.S. citizens, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, should be recited or sung in English, the common language of the United States.

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Timeline

1. 2 May 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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2. 2 May 2006

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   Introduced in House

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3. 2 May 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 2 May 2006 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 May 2006

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Sponsors

• Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] · R · Sponsor
• PETER KING · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Robert Aderholt · R · Cosponsor
• Patrick McHenry · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Ted Poe · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] · R · Cosponsor
• SAM JOHNSON · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Mike Rogers · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-31] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sodrel, Michael E. [R-IN-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Cosponsor
• JOHN DUNCAN · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Kenny Marchant · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Virginia Foxx · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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