ESTABLISHED 2024 A CIVIC RECORD — CONFIRMED ACTIONS, CONFIRMED FACTS April 15, 2026

English Designated as Official Language of United States

On March 1, 2025, the Trump administration signed Executive Order 14224 designating English as the official language of the United States. The order requires federal agencies to conduct official business in English and establishes English proficiency requirements for federal employees in certain positions. The confirmed direct impact includes changes to federal language services and potential alterations to multilingual assistance programs for non-English speakers accessing federal services.