On March 2, President Donald Trump signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States. The White House stated that it was "long past time" for English to be officially recognized. While the US has never had a federal official language, many states have designated English as their official language. The new order allows government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to decide whether to offer services in languages other than English. This move also revokes a 1990s mandate by President Bill Clinton, which required federal agencies to provide assistance to non-English speakers. Advocacy groups note that 32 states have already made English their official language.