Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) introduced the “English Language Unity Act,” which would make English the official language of the United States.
Under the act, “Representatives of the Federal Government” are obligated to preserve the “role of English as the official language of the Federal Government.”
Representatives may fulfill this obligation by “encouraging greater opportunities for individuals to learn the English language,” according to the bill.
The “English Language Unity Act” also states that “all citizens of the United States should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the laws of the United States made in pursuance of the Constitution of the United States,” as part of the naturalization process.
Reporting from Breitbart:
Speaking to the Daily Caller before introducing the English Language Unity Act, Vance described the measure as a “commonsense” proposal that “recognizes an inherent truth.” “English is the language of this country. That is why the overwhelming majority of the American people support this proposal. The English language has been a cornerstone of American culture for over 250 years,” he said, adding that it is “far past time for Congress to codify its place into law, which is exactly what this bill does.”
