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Bill98th CongressFiled Sep 21, 1983Government Operations and Politics
S.J.Res. 167

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 (Sep 21, 1983)

Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States.

Grants Congress the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

What just happenedJun 12, 1984

Committee on Judiciary; Senate Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held Hearing held before the subcommittee on the Constitution. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1284.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY](D-KY)Sponsor
7 cosponsors3 D4 R
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  1. Jun 12, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary; Senate Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held Hearing held before the subcommittee on the Constitution. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1284.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. Sep 23, 1983Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  3. Sep 21, 1983IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Sep 21, 1983IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with re… — Informed