H.R. 1772 · 119th Congress · House

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

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Introduced
Mar 3, 25
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 03, 2025House floor actions

    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.

  2. MAR 03, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Mar 3, 2025

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Referred: Mar 3, 2025

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