HUD implements English-only policy for all department business operations
HUD Moves to Implement English-Only Policy Following Trump Executive Order
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is taking steps to establish English as the sole language for all agency operations, according to Secretary Scott Turner. This decision aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive order in March to designate English as the official language of the United States.
“Following @POTUS’ Executive Order Designating English as the Official Language of The United States, HUD will solely use English for all Departmental business and services,” Turner announced on X. “We are one people, united, and we will speak with one voice and one language to deliver on our mission.”
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner said his agency will move to an English-only model following President Donald Trump’s executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. (Getty Images )
Fox News Digital has reached out to HUD for comment.
In a memo circulated on Monday, HUD deputy secretary Andrew Hughes informed department leadership of the upcoming changes, as reported by the New York Post.
“We are one people, united, and we will speak with one voice and one language to deliver on our mission of expanding housing that is affordable, helping those in need, caring for our most vulnerable Americans, and revitalizing rural, tribal, and urban communities,” Hughes stated.
While HUD previously offered services in approximately 222 languages and had interpretation services for non-English speakers, the agency will now focus primarily on English. However, accommodations will still be made to comply with the Americans with Disability Act and the Violence Against Women Act.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner appears before the Senate. (Getty Images)
“HUD will continue to ensure that all persons have meaningful access to HUD programs and services,” Hughes reassured, emphasizing that communication services for the hearing and seeing impaired will still be provided.
While efforts have been made in the past to offer services in multiple languages to low-income immigrants, the shift towards English-only operations reflects the administration’s stance on language policy.
In revoking former President Bill Clinton’s 2000 order requiring language assistance for non-English speakers, Trump’s executive order underscores the importance of a unified society with a common language.
Although English is the predominant language in the U.S., the nation has never officially designated a language. Trump’s order aims to strengthen national cohesion through a shared language for all citizens.
