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S.Con.Res. 43 (99th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the English language is the official language of the United States.

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Introduced

22 April 1985

Last action

29 April 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Education.

Sponsors

Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD]

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Source updated

21 April 2025

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the English language is the official language of the United States; and (2) no language other than the English language is recognized as the official language of the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 22 April 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 April 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Education.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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