Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025

This bill would make English the official language of the United States and require government business at the federal, state, and D.C. levels to be done in English. It allows exceptions for public health and safety, protecting the rights of crime victims and criminal defendants, and requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It also sets up a system to carry this out, including testing English ability as part of the process to become a U.S. citizen.

• Who is affected: Government agencies across the U.S., including states and D.C.; people applying for U.S. citizenship.
• What changes: Official government work must be in English, with specific safety and rights-based exceptions; enforcement and implementation steps; English testing remains part of naturalization.