English Language Empowerment Act of 1996

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: English Language Empowerment Title II: Repeal of Bilingual Voting Requirements English Language Empowerment Act of 1996 - Title I: English Language Empowerment - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that representatives of the Federal Government have an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the Federal Government. Requires such representatives to conduct official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because he or she communicates in English. Requires that all officials conduct all naturalization ceremonies entirely in English. Sets forth definitions for purposes of this Act. Title II: Repeal of Bilingual Voting Requirements - Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to repeal bilingual voting requirements and related provisions regarding voting discrimination against language minorities and a prohibition of English-only elections.…