To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress’ powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds and declares the following: The United States is comprised of individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, provides english as official language of the United States Title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 6Official language161.Official language of the United StatesThe official language, and requires official functions of Government to be conducted in English For the purposes of this section— the term official refers to any function that— binds the Government. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, appropriations, and product standards. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries, Defense, Education, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings Congress finds and declares the following: The United States is comprised of individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
- Provides english as official language of the United States Title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 6Official language161.Official language of the United StatesThe official language...
- Requires official functions of Government to be conducted in English For the purposes of this section— the term official refers to any function that— binds the Government.
- Requires rules of construction Nothing in this chapter shall be construed— to prohibit a Member of Congress or any officer or agent of the Federal Government, while performing official functions under section 163...
- Provides standing A person injured by a violation of this chapter may in a civil action (including an action under chapter 151 of title 28) obtain appropriate relief.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds and declares the following: The United States is comprised of individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, provides english as official language of the United States Title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 6Official language161.Official language of the United StatesThe official language, and requires official functions of Government to be conducted in English For the purposes of this section— the term official refers to any function that— binds the Government.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries, Defense, Education, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings Congress finds and declares the following: The United States is comprised of individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, provides english as official language of the United States Title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 6Official language161.Official language of the United StatesThe official language, and requires official functions of Government to be conducted in English For the purposes of this section— the term official refers to any function that— binds the Government.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
Sponsors
J.D. Vance
R-OH | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Vance (for himself and Mr. Cramer) introduced the following …
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