119th Congress Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1772: Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Sam Graves R-MOOriginal
- Paul Gosar R-AZOriginal
- Diana Harshbarger R-TNOriginal
- Abraham Hamadeh R-AZOriginal
- Barry Moore R-ALOriginal
- Ralph Norman R-SCOriginal
- Gary Palmer R-ALOriginal
- Mike Rogers R-ALOriginal
- Dale Strong R-ALOriginal
- Mary Miller R-IL
- Neal Dunn R-FL
- Brian Jack R-GA
- Adrian Smith R-NE
- W. Steube R-FL
- Rich McCormick R-GA
- Barry Loudermilk R-GA
- Brandon Gill R-TX
- Clay Fuller R-GA
- Mike Collins R-GA
- Rick Allen R-GA
- Andrew Clyde R-GA
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History
- Introduced in the House by Robert Aderholt.
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- Introduced in 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.