Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025 has not moved since its introduction on Mar 3, 2025, with cosponsors, all Republicans
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 116 words.
Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025 This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. The bill specifies that the official functions of government in the United States, including in each state and the District of Columbia, shall be conducted in English. Exceptions to this requirement include (1) actions or documents to protect the public health or safety, (2) actions or documents that protect the rights of victims of crimes or criminal defendants, and (3) requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The bill also establishes a framework for implementation and enforcement, including by testing English language ability as part of the naturalization process.
- Committees
- House Education and Workforce Committee
House Judiciary Committee - Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics: 580 of 5,914 bills became law, 113th–118th (9.8%)
- Sponsor
- 2 of 32 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 965 words
- Latest action
- Mar 3, 2025: 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.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 119th H.R. 1862 English Language Unity Act of 2025 R · Introduced