In a significant win for American unity and fiscal responsibility, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is rolling out an English-only initiative across all its services, aligning with President Trump’s March 2025 executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.
The move, detailed in a memo from HUD Deputy Secretary Andrew Hughes, aims to streamline operations, cut wasteful spending on multilingual translations, and ensure the department speaks with “one voice and one language.”
Effective immediately, HUD will remove non-English content from its websites, buildings, and materials. All communications, correspondence, and published materials, both physical and digital, will be produced exclusively in English, according to a report from The New York Post.
Non-English translation services will be discontinued. Any existing flyers or displays promoting such services in HUD offices or HUD-funded facilities must be removed and replaced with English-only versions. The department will also review and likely terminate contracts for translation services, a step that some HUD officials believe will save significant taxpayer dollars previously squandered on accommodating over 222 languages.
HUD Deputy Secretary Andrew Hughes emphasized the unifying vision behind the policy in his memo, writing, “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 added that HUD remains committed to accessibility, stating, “HUD will continue to ensure that all persons have meaningful access to HUD programs and services,” including continued support for individuals who are hearing or visually impaired under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This initiative directly stems from President Trump’s executive order, which revoked a directive from the Clinton era that had remained in effect. In 2001, just before leaving office, Bill Clinton issued an executive order mandating improved access to government services for individuals with limited English proficiency. This policy ballooned into costly multilingual bureaucracies under subsequent administrations.
Trump’s order, issued in March, put an end to that, declaring English the nation’s official language and paving the way for agencies like HUD to refocus on their core mission.
The Justice Department provided guidance to federal agencies last month on implementing the order, with updated rules and public comment opportunities expected in about six months. HUD’s actions make it the latest department to adopt this America First approach, ensuring that resources are directed toward affordable housing and community revitalization, rather than endless translations.
While the policy includes limited exceptions to comply with laws, such as the Violence Against Women Act’s nondiscrimination provisions, the overall shift represents commonsense reform.
For years, HUD catered to non-English speakers, including low-income legal immigrants, through interpretation lines and multilingual materials.
By prioritizing English, the department is promoting assimilation and self-reliance, which are essential for a strong, united nation.
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