H.R. 5759 would amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the Government of the United States.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inEnglish as the Official Language Act of 2008 - Requires: (1) English to editbe the wikinational language of the federal government; and be(2) the firstfederal government to providepreserve and enhance the role of English as the national language.

Provides that no person has a detailed summaryright, entitlement, or claim to have the federal government act, communicate, perform or provide services, or provide materials in any language other than English, unless specifically provided by statute.

Makes the English language version of a government form issued in a language other than English the bill!)sole authority for legal purposes.

Declares that this Act does not prohibit the use of a language other than English.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 4/10/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to edit the wikiHouse Committee on Education and be the first to update the status of the bill!)Labor.
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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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