U.S. English

04/09/2018

A recent US English poll has found that Official English support remains strong across the country.

The time is now! Contact your US Representative and tell them to cosponsor HR 997, the English Language Unity Act!

A new national survey has reaffirmed clear and strong public support for English as the official and unifying language of the United States, with 73% of likely voters agreeing that Official English legislation should be passed into law. This support transcends the partisan divide and includes majori...

04/04/2018

A new plan in Canada will allocate an additional $500 million to expand the country's official bilingualism program. The additional funds would be added to the $2.2 billion in funds already appropriated for the program.

The United States must take steps to prevent this type of government spending on multilingual services. This can be accomplished with the passage of H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act.

Use the provided information below to contact your U.S. Representative, and tell them to support H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act.

The federal government unveiled its action plan on official languages Wednesday, funded with an extra $500 million over five years that will go toward a host of services for minority-language communities across the country.

03/20/2018

U.S. English would like to thank Michigan state Senate Judiciary Chairman Rick Jones, Senator Judy Emmons, and Senator Tonya Shuitmaker for supporting House Bill 4053 to make English the official language of the state of Michigan in committee today! The bill still awaits consideration on the Senate Floor.

03/20/2018

LIVE: The Michigan state Senate Judiciary Committee will soon be discussing HB 4053, a bill to make English the official language of the state. Tune in now to watch the discussion!

Michigan Senate Session and Committee Meetings

03/20/2018

The Senate Judiciary Committee in Michigan will be discussing HB 4053 today at 3 pm. Follow the link below to find members of the Senate in the committee and tell them to support HB 4053, to make English the official language of the state of Michigan!

Welcome to the Judiciary Committee Webpage. The committee's regularly scheduled meeting time is Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. in room 1300 of the Binsfeld Building in Lansing. I welcome citizens to contact me or other committee members regarding bills or proposals our committee is addressing. Individuals ne...

03/15/2018

U.S. English encourages comments and opinions from our friends, supporters, and members, though we do ask that comments remain respectful and courteous. Our organization is working to UNITE our citizens through a common language throughout the United States of America.

03/12/2018

"At a time when parents are paying additional fees for school bus, lunch and sports programs, at face value, the effort seems to be a costly, logistics nightmare. Will teaching in languages other than English segregate our schools by driving English-speaking students to Charter or Private schools? Might the result be an even more precarious Public School system by creating groups of students who will favor those who they can communicate within their own language and distance themselves from everyone else?"

Bilingualism equips students with an exceptional skill, that is why the U.S. government requires public school students to participate in foreign language courses.

If English speaking students are being required to study a foreign language for success, why would non-English speaking students not be required to do the same?

This is part one of a two-part series.My father once told me, when he was a boy, my grandfather only hit him twice. The first time was for sneaking a

03/10/2018

"The meetings are intended to support New Jersey administrators in designing programs so English Language Learners (ELLs), effectively transition to U.S. schools and achieve academic success, and raise awareness of the benefits of being bilingual in the workplace."

We must ensure that English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are efficient and effective in teaching the English language Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. New Jersey is tackling this issue head-on by ensuring that their ESL courses are providing LEP students the tools they need to succeed.

PISCATAWAY, NJ — With increasing numbers of foreign-born students residing in Middlesex County, and more living in homes where English is not the only language spoken, the New Jersey...

03/08/2018

“Our current policies do not address the challenges outlined above. In fact, there are very few formal requirements that encourage integration, adoption of Australian values and English proficiency. Poorer English (also) means that the prospect of getting a good job is diminished." - Citizenship Minister Alan Trudge

For many years, the US Federal Government has enforced English language tests for immigrants to become citizens of the country. So, why is the Federal Government continuing to provide services in multiple languages if legal citizens already passed an English proficiency test?

We must change this process and eliminate costly multilingual services to begin saving tax payers hundreds of millions of dollars. Reach out to your members of Congress and tell them to support H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act!

After Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton's speech in February, Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge has said the government will seek to expand English-language tests for migrants.

03/06/2018

"This common-sense bill encourages unity and reinforces this existing practice of requiring government entities to perform official functions in English. Thirty-two other states already require what we are proposing," - Rep. Lee Chatfield

H.B. 4053, a bill to make English the official language of Michigan has passed the Michigan House of Representatives and is now being considered by the Michigan State Senate.

Follow the link provided below to find your Michigan State Senator and request their support for H.B. 4053, a bill to make English the official language of Michigan!
http://www.senate.michigan.gov/fysbyaddress.html

LANSING—State Reps. Lee Chatfield and Triston Cole are co-sponsors of a bill that would designate English as the official language of Michigan. On Thursday, Republicans led the way in the

03/05/2018

Follow the link below to tell President Trump you want English to be made the official language of the United States!

In a new survey, the Trump Reelection Campaign asks if voters believe English should be made the official language of the U.S. Join us in telling the President 'yes!'

After completing the survey, call your members of Congress and tell them to support H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act!

Your input is needed on these questions immediately.

03/01/2018

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