H.R.997 - English Language Unity Act of 2009

To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution. as introduced.
  • Short: English Language Unity Act of 2009 as introduced.

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03/09/11
H.R.997: To declare English as the official language of the United ...

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12/28/10
Top ten language stories of 2010, The Web of Language

H.R. 997 also gives private citizens the right to sue to obtain relief if they have been harmed by a government employee not speaking English to them, despite the fact that no one has ever been injured because a government employee did ...

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12/24/10
The Case for English Only

A bill to accomplish this (H.R. 997) was introduced in the House of Representatives in February of this year, and U.S. English, Inc. reports that it is supported by more than 80%of all Americans and almost two-thirds of Hispanics, ...

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12/21/10
H.R. 997: English Language Unity Act Of The United States ...

H.R. 997: English Language Unity Act Of The United States! REMEMBERING Obama's Death Warrant For Negroes? – Punished If You Decide Against Abortion! U.S. Conservatives Must Destroy All Obama Legislation—Like Rome's Damnatio Memoriae ...

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12/05/10
“12/06/2010 ~ IMMIGRATION INFO THAT YOU MAY NOT HAVE BEEN AWARE OF ...

http://azstarnet.com/news/local/border/article_ffc183a1-fce3-529a-a054-b9f994aac82a.html . [7]. ACTION ALERT: HR 997 ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE USA! . CALL YOUR SENATORS & REPRESENTATIVE AND DEMAND THEY VOTE "YES" ON HR 997 ...

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12/03/10
Rep. Tom Price

In addition to being a co-sponsor of HR 997, the English Language Unity Act, Rep. Price introduced legislation that would protect employers who institute English-in-the-workplace policies. HR 4464 collected more than 100 co-sponsors in ...

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11/17/10
The Case for English Only | Bilingual Education

A bill to accomplish this (H.R. 997) was introduced in the House of Representatives in February of this year, and U.S. English, Inc. reports that it is supported by more than 80%of all Americans and almost two-thirds of Hispanics, ...

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11/16/10
The Case for English Only

A bill to accomplish this (HR 997) was introduced in the House of Representatives in February of this year, and US English, Inc. reports that it is supported by more than 80%of all Americans and almost two-thirds of Hispanics, ...

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11/14/10
ENGLISH ONLY SAVES MONEY

URGE LAWMAKERS TO PASS THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH BILL, HR 997 IN CONGRESS THAT WOULD ESTABLISH ENGLISH AS OUR NATION'S OFFICIAL LANGUAGE. URGE LAWMAKERS TO REJECT THE “ENGLISH PLUS RESOLUTION,” WHICH SEEKS TO BAN MAKING ENGLISH OUR OFFICIAL ...

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11/05/10
The Case for English Only

A bill to accomplish this (HR 997) was introduced in the House of Representatives in February of this year, and US English, Inc. reports that it is supported by more than 80%of all Americans and almost two-thirds of Hispanics, ...

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11/05/10
Us Language Debate

Specifically, HR 997 would limit routine government operations to English, while giving government agencies well-liked sense flexibility to protect public health and safety, national security, and to provide for the needs of commerce ...

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10/22/10
Essay - Designating English as the official language of the United ...

3) Currently, on a federal level, there are nine initiatives in 111th Congress: HR 997 - The English Language Unity Act of 2009, HR 764 - The American Elections Act, HR 1414 - The Multilingual Services Accounting Act, ...

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10/22/10
The A in English Award

Legislation that factored into the decision included co-sponsorship of HR 997, the English Language Unity Act, as well as a series of Congressional votes on Puerto Rican statehood and preventing the removal of an English language ...

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10/22/10
The Case for English Only | Ecommerce

A calculate to fulfill this (H.R. 997) was introduced in the House of Representatives in Feb of this year, and U.S. English, Inc. reports that it is based by more than 80%of every Americans and nearly two-thirds of Hispanics, ...

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10/16/10
Forbes Receives Award for His Support of English as the Official ...

Legislation that factored into the decision included co-sponsorship of H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act, as well as a series of Congressional votes on Puerto Rican statehood and preventing the removal of an English language ...

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10/16/10
Forbes Receives Award for His Support of English as the Official ...

Legislation that factored into the decision included co-sponsorship of HR 997, the English Language Unity Act, as well as a series of Congressional votes on Puerto Rican statehood and preventing the removal of an English language ...

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10/11/10
An “A” in English « Adrian Smith

The “A in English” award recognizes my record of voting for and supporting legislations, such as H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act. I'm proud of our country's rich heritage, and I will continue to work towards preserving what ...

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10/09/10
H.R.997 To declare English as the official language of the United ...

111th CONGRESS 1st Session HR 997 To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid ...

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10/08/10
The Case for English Only | Braces for Teeth

A bill tο accomplish tһіѕ (H.R. 997) wаѕ introduced іח tһе House οf Representatives іח February οf tһіѕ year, аחԁ U.S. English, Inc. reports tһаt іt іѕ supported bу more tһаח 80%οf аƖƖ Americans аחԁ аƖmοѕt two-thirds

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10/07/10
Rehberg Awarded “A” Grade in English Language Report Card at ...

Legislation that factored into the decision included co-sponsorship of H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act, as well as a series of Congressional votes on Puerto Rican statehood and preventing the removal of an English language ...

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10/05/10
japanese english speakers – The Case for English Only

A bill to accomplish this (HR 997) was introduced in the House of Representatives in February of this year, and US English, Inc. reports that it is supported by more than 80%of all Americans and almost two-thirds of Hispanics, ...

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10/04/10
Alexander Honored with an “A in English” Award | Inside Louisiana News

“I am proud to receive the 'A in English' award. As a member of the Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus, I resolutely support designating English as the official language of our nation. In fact, I am a cosponsor of H.R. 997, ...

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10/02/10
The English Language Unity Act: Big government that only a tea ...

HR 997 requires English for all official government actions, everything from our laws, which are already in English, to anything that the government does that is “subject to scrutiny by either the press or the public,” which seems to ...

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09/30/10
MNpublius · Bachmann receives a dubious award

“Thank you, it's an honor to receive this award,” Bachmann said, “As a co-sponsor of H.R. 997, I know that U.S. English Incorporated has been working very hard to help Americans find unity and understanding in using a common language ...

Source: MNpublius
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09/30/10
Bachmann receives a dubious award

“Thank you, it's an honor to receive this award,” Bachmann said, “As a co-sponsor of HR 997, I know that US English Incorporated has been working very hard to help Americans find unity and understanding in using a common language for ...

Source: MNpublius
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09/28/10
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. Proudly Serving the 6th District ...

“Thank you, it's an honor to receive this award,” Bachmann said, “As a co-sponsor of H.R. 997, I know that U.S. English Incorporated has been working very hard to help Americans find unity and understanding in using a common language ...

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09/28/10
Bachmann Accepts “A for English” Award - Congresswoman Michele ...

“Thank you, it's an honor to receive this award,” Bachmann said, “As a co-sponsor of H.R. 997, I know that U.S. English Incorporated has been working very hard to help Americans find unity and understanding in using a common language ...

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09/23/10
OUPblog » Blog Archive » The English Language Unity Act: Big ...

H.R. 997 requires English for all official government actions, everything from our laws, which are already in English, to anything that the government does that is “subject to scrutiny by either the press or the public,” which seems to ...

Source: OUPblog
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09/22/10
The English Language Unity Act: Big government that only a tea ...

H.R. 997 requires English for all official government actions, everything from our laws, which are already in English, to anything that the government does that is “subject to scrutiny by either the press or the public,” which seems to ...

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09/22/10
The English Language Unity Act: Big government that only a tea ...

H.R. 997 requires English for all official government actions, everything from our laws, which are already in English, to anything that the government does that is “subject to scrutiny by either the press or the public,” which seems to ...

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