Recognizes our historical linguistic and cultural diversity. while finding that English represents a common bond of Americans. and is the language of opportunity in the United States. Requires the U.S. Government to conduct its official business in English. and to conduct naturalization ceremonies In English. Entitles every person In the U.S. to receive official communications in English. Includes commonsense exceptions to the policy. such as for International relations. national security. teaching of languages. preservations of Native Alaskan or Native American languages. and for any use of English in a nonofficial or private capacity. Is supported by 86 percent of all Americans. 81 percent of Immigrants (Luntz. 1996). and a broad range of mainstream citizen organizations. such as U.S. English. the Veterans of Foreign Wars. the American Legion and others. The only substantial difference between this bill and the H.R. 123 adopted by the House In 1996 Is that the Housepassed bill Incorporated a repeal of the Federal bilingual ballot mandate.
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