HJRES 442 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States.

Introduced 1982-03-17· Sponsored by Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1982-03-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring the use of any other language. States that this article shall not prohibit educational instruction in a language other than English for the purpose of making students proficient in English.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Grisham, Wayne R. [R-CA-33]CA