Designating English as the Official Language of The United States EXECUTIVE ORDER

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1. Purpose and Policy. From the founding of our Republic, English has been used as our national language. Our Nation’s historic governing documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, have all been written in English. It is therefore long past time that English is declared as the official language of the United States. A nationally designated language is at the core of a unified and cohesive society, and the United States is strengthened by a citizenry that can freely exchange ideas in one shared language.

In welcoming new Americans, a policy of encouraging the learning and adoption of our national language will make the United States a shared home and empower new citizens to achieve the American dream. Speaking English not only opens doors economically, but it helps newcomers engage in their communities, participate in national traditions, and give back to our society. This order recognizes and celebrates the long tradition of multilingual American citizens who have learned English and passed it to their children for generations to come.

To promote unity, cultivate a shared American culture for all citizens, ensure consistency in government operations, and create a pathway to civic engagement, it is in America’s best interest for the Federal Government to designate one — and only one — official language. Establishing English as the official language will not only streamline communication but also reinforce shared national values, and create a more cohesive and efficient society.

Accordingly, this order designates English as the official language of the United States.

Sec. 2. Definitions. For purposes of this order: (a) “Agency” has the meaning given to it in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that such term does not include the Executive Office of the President or any components thereof.

(b) “Agency Head” means the highest-ranking official of an agency, such as the Secretary, Administrator, Chairman, or Director, unless otherwise specified in this order.

Sec. 3. Designating an Official Language for the United States. (a) English is the official language of the United States.

(b) Executive Order 13166 of August 11, 2000 (Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency), is hereby revoked; nothing in this order, however, requires or directs any change in the services provided by any agency. Agency heads should make decisions as they deem necessary to fulfill their respective agencies’ mission and efficiently provide Government services to the American people. Agency heads are not required to amend, remove, or otherwise stop production of documents, products, or other services prepared or offered in languages other than English.

(c) The Attorney General shall rescind any policy guidance documents issued pursuant to Executive Order 13166 and provide updated guidance, consistent with applicable law.

Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

Speaking is one thing, understanding is another.

Que?

“Agency heads are not required to amend, remove, or otherwise stop production of documents, products, or other services prepared or offered in languages other than English.”
Why NOT? Having government documents in various languages sends a contradictory message - that English really is not the official language of the U.S.

Phone message:
Press 1 to hear a message about how you should have learned English if you were going to live in the United States.

5 posted on 03/04/2025 4:29:45 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )

You win the internet today~

I’m stealing that btw

6 posted on 03/04/2025 4:34:52 PM PST by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul )

Thanks so much.

I’d be blushing now if my face hadn’t forgotten how.

7 posted on 03/04/2025 4:42:31 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )

I like the thing that says kids cannot attend American public schools if they don’t have a working knowledge of the English language. Sending school boneheads to Spain to hire teachers to teach them in Spanish already blew up in their faces back in the 90s when California tried it. Come to find out, they don’t speak Spanish. They speak pidgin Mexican.

8 posted on 03/04/2025 4:45:11 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Men who want to compete in women sports are no different than a wife beater in lipstick.)

As it was in the past and ever should be, make proficiency in it a requirement for attaining to citizenship by immigrants.

9 posted on 03/04/2025 4:47:19 PM PST by imardmd1 (To learn is to live; the joy of living: to teach. Fiat Lux!)

Well, it’s about time. Spanglish is not an option, and get rid of the Spanish road signs and all of the other crap. Our Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, all written in English. Learn it or go back to wherever.

taking bets on how long it will be before a fed judge orders Pres Trump to rescind his order-

11 posted on 03/04/2025 5:13:08 PM PST by Bob434 (...Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana)

All I can say is muy bueno.

I am in favour of English . Say what? Okay, in favor.

Sorry !!!

12 posted on 03/04/2025 6:09:14 PM PST by Peter ODonnell (For two countries with so many lawyers, there ain't much justice in Canada or America (yet))

All I can say is muy bueno.

I am in favour of English . Say what? Okay, in favor.

Sorry !!!

13 posted on 03/04/2025 6:09:55 PM PST by Peter ODonnell (For two countries with so many lawyers, there ain't much justice in Canada or America (yet))

english?

i dont speak english

i speak ‘Murican

our voting ballots

are in 5 languages

c’mon man

Come to find out, they don’t speak Spanish. They speak pidgin Mexican.

Teachers from Spain also wouldn't put up with the Mexicans kids behavior either and unfortunately the administrators demanded they cope, they said nope.

16 posted on 03/05/2025 10:32:59 AM PST by itsahoot (Many Republicans are secretly Democrats, no Democrats are secretly Republicans. Dan Bongino.ould fly)

Thanks. I hadn’t heard about that. The kids were too stupid to learn Spanish so they let their smart ass side of their brain kick in.

17 posted on 03/05/2025 4:00:23 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (SCOTUS stuck it to Americans again. Africa and other failed communist dumps are our responsibility.)

It’s a good idea. I worked for an international company with facmilies in the US, Europe and Asia.

To make it easier, the European overlords decreed that ALL business for that company would be done in English ... whether the plant was in the UK or Germany or China.

It worked out fine.

18 posted on 03/05/2025 5:56:08 PM PST by Cloverfarm ("...a Government, erected by the Majesty of the People ...")

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