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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.

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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.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 1, 2025.
[FR Doc. 2025–03694
Filed 3–5–25; 8:45 am]