English would become the official U.S. language, with new English tests for citizenship.
English would become the official language of the United States under this bill. It would require most federal government activities to be conducted in English, though with some exceptions. New, consistent English language testing rules would also be set for people applying to become U.S. citizens.
Today, federal law does not declare English as the official language, and English proficiency testing for naturalization lacks a uniform standard set by statute. This bill would make English the official language of the United States and require most federal government functions to be conducted in English. It would also mandate the Department of Homeland Security to create a consistent English language test for citizenship applicants, based on understanding key U.S. documents. Additionally, it would set rules for how to interpret any unclear parts of U.S. laws written in English.
HR 1732 · 119th Congress · February 27, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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