# 119-s-542: English Language Unity Act of 2025

119-s-542, English Language Unity Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-542
- Congress: 119
- Title: English Language Unity Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-12
- Sponsor: Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Declares English the official language of the United States** and would tie the naturalization process to an English comprehension standard for key founding documents and statutes.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Right to sue over language rules: benefit, low. If enacted, a person injured by a violation of the Official Language chapter could file a civil lawsuit. This private right of action would be available starting 180 days after enactment. The lawsuit could seek appropriate relief under federal law.
- New English rules for naturalization: cost, medium. If enacted, DHS would have 180 days to propose a single English test rule for naturalization. The rule would expect applicants to read and understand the Declaration, the Constitution, and U.S. laws. All naturalization ceremonies would be required to be conducted in English starting 180 days after…
- Federal government must use English: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would declare English the official U.S. language and require federal representatives to preserve and promote English. Official government functions would be conducted in English starting 180 days after enactment. The rule would apply to laws, public proceedings, regulations, pu…
- Courts favor English text when unclear: mixed, medium. If enacted, courts and agencies would presume English-language requirements and workplace policies are consistent with U.S. law. The bill would direct that ambiguities in English texts be read so they do not deny rights and so they reserve powers to the States or the people. This interpretive rule…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-542 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/542)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-542 (as of 2025-12-21).