HR1772Referred to Committee
Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-03-03
Introduced
20
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Robert B. Aderholt
Republican · AL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.0% (588 recorded votes)
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Cosponsors (20)
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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.
2025-03-03
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-03-03
- House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-03-03
Plain-English 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.
Plain-English rewrite of the Congressional Research Service summary published on Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed.
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