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December 2008 - September 2008

December 2008 - September 2008

This month, legislation to make English the official language was pre-filed in the Nevada legislature. A.B. 70, which will be considered when the Nevada legislature convenes in 2009, was introduced by Assemblyman Lynn Stewart.

In this edition of the U.S. English, Inc. Insider, Director of Government Relations Tim Schultz speaks about new legislation introduced in the South Carolina legislature. The bill, S. 3 would strengthen South Carolina’s official English law.

In this edition of the U.S. English, Inc. Insider, Director of Government Relations Tim Schultz discusses the 2009 legislative strategy in the states. Schultz speaks about the various types of bills U.S. English will be lobbying for in the 20 states that have yet to pass official English laws and the 30 states which already have some form of official English on the books.

After 16 years in the Idaho Legislature, Rep. Bill Sali was elected to Congress in 2006. During his two-year term representing Idaho’s First Congressional District, Rep. Sali has fought to reduce government multilingualism and promote policies that encourage English fluency.

Since 2005, Rep. Tom Price has represented Georgia’s Sixth District in Congress. Recently re-elected to a third term, Rep. Price has been a strong supporter of official English legislation, co-sponsoring H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act, and introducing legislation that would protect employers who institute English-in-the-workplace policies.

In his first term representing the 10th Congressional District of Georgia, Rep. Paul Broun (GA) has become one of the leading supporters of common language legislation in Congress. A co-sponsor of H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act, and the lead sponsor of H.R. 5759, the English as the Official Language Act, Rep. Broun has worked tirelessly to promote the unifying bond of English.

Missouri passed an official English ballot initiative... 150 dedicated official English supporters were elected to Congress… new-look state legislatures prepare to begin business… what does it all mean for official English legislation in 2009?

Rep. Tom Price, the lead sponsor of H.R. 4464, speaks with U.S. English about the importance of a common language in a work environment.

When Bill Sali ran for Congress in 2006, he promised his Idaho constituents that he would fight to make English the official language. After he was elected, Rep. Sali followed through on that promise, backing efforts to make English the official language, reduce government multilingualism, and protect employers who establish English-in-the-Workplace policies.

As a state Senator in Iowa, Steve King led the fight to make English the official language of the state. After his election to Congress in Nov. 2002, Rep. King has become one of the nation’s leaders to make English the official language of the United States. In the 108th, 109th and 110th Congresses, Rep. King introduced H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act, which has become one of the most widely supported bills of the decade.

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (CA) has been a strong supporter of official English legislation since coming to Congress in 1989. Now in his 10th term representing portions of southern California, he speaks with U.S. English about the importance of making English the official language of the United States. He also shares his thoughts about the linguistic divisions that are occurring in the United States and how our common language of English can bridge the differences in our diverse society.

In April, Rep. Paul Broun (GA) introduced legislation to make English the national language of the United States. The bill, H.R. 5759, has since collected more than 35 co-sponsors. In this interview with U.S. English, Inc. Rep. Broun explains the effects of the English as the Official Language Act and why passage of the bill is so critical for our country.

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx of North Carolina speaks with U.S. English representatives about H.R. 7092, new legislation that would require government agencies to disclose the costs associated with providing multilingual documents and translations.