Bill Emerson English Language Empowerment Act of 1997 - Amends Federal law to declare English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that representatives of the Federal Government have an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the Federal Government. Requires such representatives to conduct official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because he or she communicates in English.
Requires that all officials conduct all naturalization ceremonies entirely in English. Directs that nothing in this Act construed to limit the preservation or use of Native Alaskan or Native American languages.
Sets forth definitions for purposes of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E36)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
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