[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 43 (Thursday, March 6, 2025)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 11363-11364]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-03694]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 43 / Thursday, March 6, 2025 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Executive Order 14224 of March 1, 2025

                
Designating English as the Official Language of 
                the United States

                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.

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                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.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

                THE WHITE HOUSE,

                    March 1, 2025.

[FR Doc. 2025-03694
Filed 3-5-25; 8:45 am]
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