Congressman Randy Fine has announced he has co-sponsored the Voting Only Through English (VOTE) Act, introduced by Congressman Abe Hamadeh of Arizona.
This legislation requires that ballots be printed in English in order for states to qualify for federal election funding. The bill reinforces President Trump’s recent Executive Order declaring English as the official language of the United States, protecting our democracy from foreign influence and preserving the integrity of the American identity.
“If the only language you can speak is a foreign language, then go vote in a foreign election,” said Fine. “American elections are for Americans who speak English, period. I’m proud to cosponsor my good friend Congressman Hamadeh’s bill and look forward to seeing it signed into law.”
Fine’s district includes parts of Marion and Lake County, including the Historic Side of The Villages, the Marion County section of The Villages and Stonecrest. He was elected earlier this year to succeed Congressman Michael Waltz, who was tapped for a job in the Trump administration.
President Trump has made it clear through his English language executive order that those who come to America must assimilate and embrace our values, Fine said. He added that he “stands firmly with the president in defending those values and strengthening America’s cultural unity.”