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English Language Unity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1862| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (6)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "English Language Unity Act of 2025" seeks to formally establish English as the official language of the United States. It mandates that all official functions of the Federal Government be conducted in English, though it includes specific exceptions for situations such as teaching languages, fulfilling requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and actions necessary for national security or public health and safety. This measure aims to preserve and enhance the role of English within federal operations. A key provision of the bill addresses naturalization , establishing a uniform English language testing standard for applicants. This standard requires individuals seeking naturalization to be able to read and generally understand the English language texts of the Declaration of Independence , the Constitution , and the laws of the United States. Additionally, all naturalization ceremonies would be conducted exclusively in English. The legislation further introduces general rules for the construction of English language texts of U.S. laws, stating that English language requirements and workplace policies are presumptively consistent with federal law. It specifies that any ambiguities in these texts should be resolved to protect rights retained by the people and powers reserved to the states. Finally, the bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop regulations for the naturalization English testing and establishes a National English Language Day .
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-997
English Language Unity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-997
English Language Unity Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-997
English Language Unity Act of 2023
Feb 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-542
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-997
    English Language Unity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-997
    English Language Unity Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-997
    English Language Unity Act of 2023


  • February 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-542
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1772: Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025

English Language Unity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1862| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2025
The "English Language Unity Act of 2025" seeks to formally establish English as the official language of the United States. It mandates that all official functions of the Federal Government be conducted in English, though it includes specific exceptions for situations such as teaching languages, fulfilling requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and actions necessary for national security or public health and safety. This measure aims to preserve and enhance the role of English within federal operations. A key provision of the bill addresses naturalization , establishing a uniform English language testing standard for applicants. This standard requires individuals seeking naturalization to be able to read and generally understand the English language texts of the Declaration of Independence , the Constitution , and the laws of the United States. Additionally, all naturalization ceremonies would be conducted exclusively in English. The legislation further introduces general rules for the construction of English language texts of U.S. laws, stating that English language requirements and workplace policies are presumptively consistent with federal law. It specifies that any ambiguities in these texts should be resolved to protect rights retained by the people and powers reserved to the states. Finally, the bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop regulations for the naturalization English testing and establishes a National English Language Day .
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-997
English Language Unity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-997
English Language Unity Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-997
English Language Unity Act of 2023
Feb 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-542
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-997
    English Language Unity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-997
    English Language Unity Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-997
    English Language Unity Act of 2023


  • February 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-542
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Marjorie Taylor Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (6)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1772: Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted