H.J.Res. 81 (102nd): Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States.

Introduced:
Jan 18, 1991 (102nd Congress, 1991–1992)
Sponsor:
Rep. William Dickinson [R-AL2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on January 18, 1991, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 18, 1991
Cosponsors
61 cosponsors (52R, 9D) (show)
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House Judiciary

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1/18/1991--Introduced.
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. Declares that this article shall not prohibit educational instruction in a language other than English for the purpose of making students proficient in English. Authorizes the Congress and the States to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

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