Making English the Official U.S. Language and Changing Citizenship Rules.
This bill officially declares English as the language of the U.S. Federal Government, requiring most official government functions, publications, and proceedings to be conducted solely in English. It introduces a stricter, uniform standard for English proficiency for citizens seeking naturalization, requiring them to read and understand key founding documents and laws. This limits multilingual government services in most areas.
Key points
Federal government services and official documents must primarily use English, limiting multilingual communication in most areas.
New, stricter English language testing standards are mandated for immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship (naturalization).
Naturalization ceremonies must be conducted entirely in English.
Exceptions exist for public health, national security, teaching languages, and protecting the rights of crime victims or defendants.
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