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- The United States does not have an official language at the federal level, but the most commonly used language is English (specifically, American English), which is the de facto national language. In addition, 32 U.S. states out of 50 and all five U.S. territories have declared English as an official language.
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Mar 10, 2021 · To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress’ powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of ...
The federal government relies on data on language use and English proficiency to provide language services under the Voting Rights Act, as well as to allocate educational funds to state English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.
The United States does not have an official language at the federal level, but the most commonly used language is English (specifically, American English), which is the de facto national language. In addition, 32 U.S. states out of 50 and all five U.S. territories have declared English as an official language.
Sep 20, 2024 · The United States does not have an official language. English is the most widely used language in the U.S., and some states designate it as their official language. Languages spoken in the U.S. People in the U.S. communicate in more than 350 languages. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, some of the most widely spoken languages other than ...
In 2018, an Rasmussen poll found that 81% of American Adults thought that English should be the official language of the United States, 12% did not. [10] In 2021, a Rasmussen poll found that 73% of Americans thought that English should be the official language. Only 18% disagreed.
Oct 11, 2024 · Mar 10, 2021. S. 678 (117th). A bill to declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States ...
Mar 30, 2023 · U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and JD Vance (R-OH) introduced the English Language Unity Act to establish English as the official language of the United States.
