119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 3, 2025
Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025
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Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): 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.
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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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
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.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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PROENGLISH · lobbying firm or registrant: PROENGLISH
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 1772 Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025 S 542 English Language Unity Act of 2025
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PROENGLISH · lobbying firm or registrant: PROENGLISH
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 13, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 1772 Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025 S 542 English Language Unity Act of 2025
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PROENGLISH · lobbying firm or registrant: PROENGLISH
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 13, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 1772 Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025 S 542 English Language Unity Act of 2025
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PROENGLISH · lobbying firm or registrant: PROENGLISH
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 16, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 1772 Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025 S 542 English Language Unity Act of 2025
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PROENGLISH · lobbying firm or registrant: PROENGLISH
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Government Issues
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 1772 Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025 S 542 English Language Unity Act of 2025
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PROENGLISH · lobbying firm or registrant: PROENGLISH
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 11, 2025 · issue area: Government Issues
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 1772 Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025 S 542 English Language Unity Act of 2025
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing