S.Amdt. 3996
What it does: 3 changes: replaces text in 2 places, adds a section
Sen. James M. Inhofe (R-OK)What it changes
3 changes to S. 2611
Change 1: Replaces “the alien--” through page 296, line 5 with “the alien meets the requirements of section 312.”
[struck: the alien-- …][inserted: the alien meets the requirements of section 312.]Original wording
On page 295, line 22, strike “the alien--” and all that follows through page 296, line 5, and insert “the alien meets the requirements of section 312.”.
Change 2: Replaces “either--” through line 15 with “meets the requirements of section 312(a) (relating to English proficiency and understandi…”
[struck: either-- …][inserted: meets the requirements of section 312(a) (relating to English proficiency and understanding of United States history and Government).]Original wording
On page 352, line 3, strike “either--” and all that follows through line 15, and insert “meets the requirements of section 312(a) (relating to English proficiency and understanding of United States history and Government).”.
Change 3: Adds SEC. 766. ENGLISH AS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE on page 614, line 5
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 766. ENGLISH AS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE.
Inserted: (a) In General.--Title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: "CHAPTER 6--LANGUAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT "Sec.
Inserted: "161. Declaration of official language.
Inserted: "162. Official Government activities in English.
Inserted: "163. Preserving and enhancing the role of the official language.
Inserted: "Sec. 161. Declaration of official language "English shall be the official language of the Government of the United States.
Inserted: "Sec. 162. Official Government activities in English "The Government of the United States shall conduct its official business in English, including publications, income tax forms, and informational materials.
Inserted: "Sec. 163. Preserving and enhancing the role of the official language "The Government of the United States shall preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the United States of America. Unless specifically stated in applicable law, no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the Government of the United States or any of its officials or representatives act, communicate, perform or provide services, or provide materials in any language other than English. If exceptions are made, that does not create a legal entitlement to additional services in that language or any language other than English. If any forms are issued by the Federal Government in a language other than English (or such forms are completed in a language other than English), the English language version of the form is the sole authority for all legal purposes.".
Inserted: (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
Inserted: "6. Language of the Government..................................161".
Inserted: SEC. 767. REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURALIZATION.
Inserted: (a) English Language Requirements.--Section 312(a)(1) (8 U.S.C. 1423(a)(1)) is amended to read as follows:
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Inserted: " (1) an understanding of, and proficiency in, the English language on a sixth grade level, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Education; and".
Inserted: (b) Requirement for History and Government Testing.--Section 312(a)(2) (8 U.S.C. 1423(a)(2)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ", as demonstrated by receiving a passing score on a standardized test administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security of not less than 50 randomly selected questions from a database of not less than 1000 questions developed by the Secretary.".
Original wording
On page 614, after line 5, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 3996. Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Bunning, and Mr. Burns) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2611, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 295, line 22, strike “the alien--” and all that follows through page 296, line 5, and insert “the alien meets the requirements of section 312.”.
On page 352, line 3, strike “either--” and all that follows through line 15, and insert “meets the requirements of section 312(a) (relating to English proficiency and understanding of United States history and Government).”.
On page 614, after line 5, insert the following:
SEC. 766. ENGLISH AS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE.
(a) In General.--Title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “CHAPTER 6--LANGUAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT
“Sec.
“161. Declaration of official language.
“162. Official Government activities in English.
“163. Preserving and enhancing the role of the official language.
“Sec. 161. Declaration of official language
“English shall be the official language of the Government of the United States.
“Sec. 162. Official Government activities in English
“The Government of the United States shall conduct its official business in English, including publications, income tax forms, and informational materials.
“Sec. 163. Preserving and enhancing the role of the official
language
“The Government of the United States shall preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the United States of America. Unless specifically stated in applicable law, no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the Government of the United States or any of its officials or representatives act, communicate, perform or provide services, or provide materials in any language other than English. If exceptions are made, that does not create a legal entitlement to additional services in that language or any language other than English. If any forms are issued by the Federal Government in a language other than English (or such forms are completed in a language other than English), the English language version of the form is the sole authority for all legal purposes.”.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“6. Language of the Government..................................161”.
SEC. 767. REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURALIZATION.
(a) English Language Requirements.--Section 312(a)(1) (8 U.S.C. 1423(a)(1)) is amended to read as follows:
“ (1) an understanding of, and proficiency in, the English language on a sixth grade level, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Education; and”.
(b) Requirement for History and Government Testing.--Section 312(a)(2) (8 U.S.C. 1423(a)(2)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting “, as demonstrated by receiving a passing score on a standardized test administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security of not less than 50 randomly selected questions from a database of not less than 1000 questions developed by the Secretary.”.
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Senate amendment submitted
May 16, 2006