S. 2719 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes.
S. 2719 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 5, 2008, sponsored by Elizabeth Dole with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Declares Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency," to be null and void. Prohibits the use of funds for the promulgation or enforcement of an executive order that creates an entitlement to services provided in a language other than English.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elizabeth Dole (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 2008
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604. (Mar 6, 2008)
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- S. 3406: ADA Amendments Act of 2008
- S. 358: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
- H.R. 618: Right to Life Act
- H.R. 725: Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection…
- H.R. 2015: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007
- H.R. 3195: ADA Restoration Act of 2007
- H.R. 4157: Sanctity of Human Life Act
- H.R. 6219: Private Property Rights Protection and Government Accountability Act
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