112th Congress

Representative Peter King's H.R. 1164, the National Language Act, makes English the official language of the United States.  It differs from H.R. 997 in that it also repeals multi-lingual ballots.

Representative Steve King's H.R. 997, English Language Unity Act of 2011, requires all official functions of the United States to be conducted in English, requires the establishment of a uniform language requirement for naturalization, and sets the framework for uniform testing of English language ability for candidates for naturalization.

Sen. James Inhofe’s S. 503, English Language Unity Act of 2011, requires all official functions of the United States to be conducted in English, requires the establishment of a uniform language requirement for naturalization, and sets the framework for uniform testing of English language ability for candidates for naturalization. This is identical to legislation introduced in the House of Representatives as H.R. 997, by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa).

Representative Peter King's H.R. 1307, to repeal Presidential Executive Order 13166, which forces government offices and federal contractors to provide services in multiple languages.

Representative Virginia Foxx's H.R.1715, the Multilingual Services Accounting Act, would end speculation on the cost of multilingual government services.  It also requires more transparency in the Government's accounting practices and more accountablity with the use of taxpayer money.