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The English Language Unity Act was first introduced in 2005. It hoped to establish English as the official language of the federal government of the United States. If enacted it would require that all official functions and proceedings of federal and state government be conducted in English. It would also require that applicants for naturalization be tested on their ability to read and generally understand the English language. They would be tested on the laws of the United States as well as other important documents that relate to the law, including the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. It would also require that all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English. If a person became injured because of violations of this act, they would be able to file suit in court. Before

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  • English Language Unity Act (en)
  • Закон о единстве английского языка (ru)
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  • The English Language Unity Act was first introduced in 2005. It hoped to establish English as the official language of the federal government of the United States. If enacted it would require that all official functions and proceedings of federal and state government be conducted in English. It would also require that applicants for naturalization be tested on their ability to read and generally understand the English language. They would be tested on the laws of the United States as well as other important documents that relate to the law, including the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. It would also require that all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English. If a person became injured because of violations of this act, they would be able to file suit in court. Before (en)
  • Закон о единстве английского языка (англ. English Language Unity Act) — законопроект Конгресса США, выдвинутый с целью придания английскому языку статуса официального языка федерального правительства США. В случае его принятия все официальные процедуры федерального правительства США и правительств штатов будут осуществляться только на английском языке. Это также повлечёт за собой новые требования к претендентам на натурализацию в США — умение читать и в целом понимать английский язык, знание законодательства США, а также таких основополагающих документов как Декларация независимости и Конституция США. Кроме того, это потребует также проведения церемонии натурализации исключительно на английском языке. Для того, чтобы законопроект был рассмотрен Палатой представителей, он должен быть предва (ru)
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  • The English Language Unity Act was first introduced in 2005. It hoped to establish English as the official language of the federal government of the United States. If enacted it would require that all official functions and proceedings of federal and state government be conducted in English. It would also require that applicants for naturalization be tested on their ability to read and generally understand the English language. They would be tested on the laws of the United States as well as other important documents that relate to the law, including the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. It would also require that all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English. If a person became injured because of violations of this act, they would be able to file suit in court. Before this act could be considered by the House of Representatives it had to be approved by the House Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce Committees. (en)
  • Закон о единстве английского языка (англ. English Language Unity Act) — законопроект Конгресса США, выдвинутый с целью придания английскому языку статуса официального языка федерального правительства США. В случае его принятия все официальные процедуры федерального правительства США и правительств штатов будут осуществляться только на английском языке. Это также повлечёт за собой новые требования к претендентам на натурализацию в США — умение читать и в целом понимать английский язык, знание законодательства США, а также таких основополагающих документов как Декларация независимости и Конституция США. Кроме того, это потребует также проведения церемонии натурализации исключительно на английском языке. Для того, чтобы законопроект был рассмотрен Палатой представителей, он должен быть предварительно одобрен Судебным комитетом, а также комитетами по образованию и трудовым ресурсам Палаты представителей. (ru)
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