WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) in introducing the English Language Unity Act of 2021, legislation which establishes English as the official language of the United States.
“An overwhelming majority of Americans support making English the official language of the United States,” said Senator Cramer. “Our bill recognizes this desire and provides clarity to those who wish to emigrate to our country.”
The legislation would require the federal government to use the English language when acting with binding, legal authority. All naturalization ceremonies would also be required to be conducted in English. It makes commonsense exceptions to permit the federal government’s use of other languages, such as in cases of national security, international relations and trade, tourism, public safety and health, or protecting the rights of victims.
Senators Cramer and Inhofe are joined on the bill by Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
Click here to read the bill.