HR 123 · 104th Congress · Arts, Culture, Religion
Bill Emerson English Language Empowerment Act of 1996
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.(1996-08-02)
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Language of Government Act of 1995 - 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 he or she communicates in English.…
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Cosponsors (20)
2 Democrats18 Republicans