English Official Language Amendment

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English Official Language Amendment[1] The Government of the United States of America Proposed April 21, 2005 (failed)

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SECTION 1. The English language shall be the official language of the United States. As the official language, the English language shall be used for all public acts including every order, resolution, vote, and election, and for all records and judicial proceedings of the Government of the United States and the governments of the several States.

SECTION 2. The Congress and the States shall enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

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1. ↑ This Amendment may be read at the Library of Congress Website.