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Bill97th CongressFiled Apr 27, 1981Government Operations and Politics
S.J.Res. 72

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

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 27, 1981)

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.

What just happenedApr 29, 1981

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA](R-CA)Sponsor
10 cosponsors1 D9 R
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  1. Apr 29, 1981Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. Apr 27, 1981IntroReferral

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Apr 27, 1981IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate