legislation: 103-s-426
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| 103-s-426 | 103 | s | 426 | Language of Government Act of 1993 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-02-24 | 1993-02-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000320 | 13 | Language of Government Act of 1993 - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that the Government has an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language. Requires the Government to conduct its official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because they communicate in English. | 2025-08-26T13:50:14Z |