State Legislation – Virginia

Virginia enacted official English legislation in 1981 & 1996. Currently, U.S. English is working to enact legislation that will protect Virginia employers who institute English-in-the-workplace policies. Use the information below to contact your state representatives and reach them at their Capitol offices. With your assistance, we may soon have a new bill to report in Virginia.

Law: Code § 7.1-42 & § 22.1-212.1

House:
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, VA 23218
(888) 892-6948
http://legis.state.va.us/

Senate:
PO Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
(888) 892-6948
http://legis.state.va.us/

U.S. English, Inc. is the nation's oldest and largest non-partisan citizens' action group dedicated to preserving the unifying role of the English language in the United States. Founded in 1983 by the late Sen. S.I. Hayakawa of California, U.S. English, Inc. ( www.usenglish.org ) now has more than 2 million members.