SJRES 72 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to proceedings and documents in the English language.

Introduced 1981-04-27· Sponsored by Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.(1981-04-29)

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, the States, and any Federal or State court from requiring the use of any other language. Stipulates 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 (10)

1 Democrat9 Republicans