Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that programs based upon the premise that "Ebonics" is a legitimate language should not receive Federal funds.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

7 cosponsors — 6 Republicans, 1 Democrat

1 of 7 cosponsors (14%) are from the other party.

Greg Ganske (R-IA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), William Lipinski (D-IL), Sue Myrick (R-NC), Charles Norwood (R-GA), Joseph Pitts (R-PA), Joseph Skeen (R-NM).

More from the sponsor

Other 105th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Peter King.

• H.Con.Res. 109 (105th) Recognizing the many talents of the actor Jimmy Stewart and honoring the contributions he made to the Nation.
• H.R. 1418 (105th) To extend the transition period for aliens receiving supplemental security income or food stamp benefits as of August 22, 1996.
• H.R. 1005 (105th) National Language Act of 1997
• H.Res. 16 (105th) To establish a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
• H.R. 209 (105th) Taxpayers' Cancer Research Funding Act of 1997
• H.J.Res. 98 (105th) To recognize Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy.

Sponsor’s state and district

New York in Congress · NY-3 district