Inhofe Files Official English Bill
Senator Jim Inhofe today introduced the National Language Act of 2009, legislation that calls on the federal government to preserve and enhance the role of English as the national language.
It clarifies that there is no entitlement to receive federal documents and services in languages other than English, unless required by statutory law, recognizing decades of unbroken court opinions that civil rights laws protecting against national origin discrimination do not create rights to government services and materials in languages other than English.
Inhofe’s bill would make English the national language of the United States government, a status in law it has not previously had. Furthermore, the legislation clarifies that there is no entitlement to receive federal documents and services in languages other than English, unless required by statutory law.
It clarifies that there is no entitlement to receive federal documents and services in languages other than English, unless required by statutory law, recognizing decades of unbroken court opinions that civil rights laws protecting against national origin discrimination do not create rights to government services and materials in languages other than English.
Inhofe’s bill would make English the national language of the United States government, a status in law it has not previously had. Furthermore, the legislation clarifies that there is no entitlement to receive federal documents and services in languages other than English, unless required by statutory law.
Labels: Jim Inhofe, Official English
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