Press Release Archives

February 2012 - August 2011

U.S. English Chairman Mauro E. Mujica today expressed disappointment and disbelief at the recent controversy over English language requirements for those seeking election as government officials.

U.S. English Chairman Mauro E. Mujica today released the following statement upon receiving news of a Missouri State House Committee’s passage of legislation to require all state drivers’ tests be conducted in English.

In a recent NBC News GOP Presidential Debate, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich all vocalized their support for Official English. Rick Santorum has expressed his support in previous debates, as well as through the cosponsorship of Official English bills during his time as a Pennsylvania Senator.

The Associated Press reports that Texas Governor Rick Perry on Friday uttered his support of Official English. When a fundraiser attendee expressed frustration at the spread of multilingualism across the country, Perry responded, “I can agree.”

An elementary school in California is now requiring students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each morning in English and Spanish. A poll from the Huffington Post currently shows that a majority of readers have concerns about this policy—U.S. English does, too.

U.S. English Chairman Mauro E. Mujica today expressed sadness over the passing of Margie Petersen, a longtime member of the U.S. English Advisory Board.

U.S.English Chairman Mauro E. Mujica today called for action on two bills that are awaiting further action by the Michigan State House and Senate.

U.S.English CEO and Chairman of the Board Mauro E. Mujica today released this statement in response to a recent Census Bureau announcement that 248 counties and political jurisdictions nationwide fall under a Voting Rights Act provision requiring them to provide election materials in an array of languages...

U.S.English CEO and Chairman of the Board Mauro E. Mujica today expressed stern criticism of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s multilingual translation mandate, calling it detrimental to immigrants.

U.S.English Director of Government Relations Tim Schultz testified today in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, urging passage of two bills that would make English the official language of the Pennsylvania government.

The English Language Unity Act (H.R. 997) reached a significant milestone last week, earning the support of its 100th Member of Congress.