Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 1772
Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025
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Introduced 2025-03-03Topic: governance ethicsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceDesignation 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.
Sponsors
- Robert B. Aderholt Republican sponsor
- 21 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-03 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2025-03-03 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2025-03-03 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-03-03 | Introduced in House | introduce |