Bill99th CongressFiled Jan 22, 1985Arts, Culture, Religion
S.J.Res. 20
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the English language.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 22, 1985)
Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States.
Grants the Congress the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
What just happenedMay 15, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
16 cosponsors3 D13 R
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- May 15, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - May 13, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Jan 22, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 22, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate