Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025
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Last progress March 3, 2025 (9 months ago)
Introduced on March 3, 2025 by Robert Aderholt
Sponsors (17)
House Votes
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Presidential Signature
AI Summary
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.