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Blue: English declared the official language; light-blue: 2 official languages, including English; gray: no official language specified. The English Language Unity Act was first introduced in 2005. It hoped to establish English as the official language of the federal government of the United States. If enacted it would require that all official ...
Sticker sold in Colorado demanding immigrants speak English. The English-only movement, also known as the Official English movement, is a political movement that advocates for the exclusive use of the English language in official United States government communication through the establishment of English as the only official language in the United States.
The Language Access Act of 2004 guarantees equal access and participation in public services, programs, and activities for residents of the District of Columbia who cannot (or have limited capacity to) speak, read, or write English.
Amendment 1 English Official Language Amendment. Would establish English as the official language in all government meetings. Passed 2,407,536 (86.31%) 381,874 (13.69%) Amendment 4 Storm Water Control Finance Amendment. Would limit grants and loans to only be given to public water and sewer districts. Passed 1,494,107 (57.85%) 1,088,728 (42.15%)
The Official Languages Act, 1963 which came into effect on 26 January 1965, made provision for the continuation of English as an official language alongside Hindi. [2] In 1968, the official language resolution was passed by the Parliament of India. As per the resolution, the Government of India was obligated to take measures for the development ...
Conflicting information shared by campaigns for and against Amendment 2 has created confusion. Let us help clear it up.
As of 2024, there are 57 sovereign states and 28 non-sovereign entities where English is an official language. Many administrative divisions have declared English an official language at the local or regional level. Most states where English is an official language are former territories of the British Empire.
Amendment 2, also known as the "school choice" measure, is on Kentucky's November ballot. Here's what the state's national lawmakers say about it.