Tuesday, April 23, 2002
Language Requirements Sneak into Child Abuse Prevention Bill (H.R. 3839)
While the Bush Administration dithers over E.O. 13166, the anti-English lobby continues to aggressively pursue its agenda. Case in point: tonight's 411-5 vote on H.R. 3839, the "Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2002."
H.R. 3839 was amended by Congressman Susan Davis (D-CA) to include the following:
SEC. 107. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO ASSISTANCE.
Section 108 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106d) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(d) SENSE OF CONGRESS.-It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should encourage all States and public and private agencies or organizations that receive assistance under this title to ensure that children and families with limited English
proficiency who participate in programs under this title are provided materials and services under such programs in an appropriate language other than English.".
Congresswoman Davis even bragged about this amendment on the House floor tonight. Voting "no" were these staunch friends of official English: Tom Tancredo (R-CO), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Ron Paul (R-TX), Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Bob Schaffer (R-CO).
Thankfully, this unfortunate provision, like the entire bill, must also be approved by the U.S. Senate and a likely House-Senate conference committee. You still have time to contact your Congressman and two Senators. Please do.
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