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English Language Unity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-997| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2021
Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (28)
Bob Good (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
English Language Unity Act of 2021 This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. It establishes a framework for implementation and enforcement, including by testing English as part of the naturalization process.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-997
English Language Unity Act of 2019
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-678
Introduced in Senate
Apr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-997
    English Language Unity Act of 2019


  • February 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-678
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-678: English Language Unity Act of 2021
Academic performance and assessmentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsDepartment of Homeland SecurityForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesState and local government operations

English Language Unity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-997| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2021
English Language Unity Act of 2021 This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. It establishes a framework for implementation and enforcement, including by testing English as part of the naturalization process.
View Full Text

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Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-997
English Language Unity Act of 2019
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-678
Introduced in Senate
Apr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-997
    English Language Unity Act of 2019


  • February 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-678
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (28)
Bob Good (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-678: English Language Unity Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Academic performance and assessmentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsDepartment of Homeland SecurityForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesState and local government operations