This bill would make English the official language of the United States. It would set one standard English requirement for people applying to become U.S. citizens, and says the English wording of federal laws should be the one courts and agencies follow to avoid confusion.

• Who is affected: People seeking U.S. citizenship; federal agencies and courts that read and apply federal laws.
• What changes: English becomes the official language; one uniform English rule for citizenship; English text of laws controls.
• When: Not specified in the text provided.