Overview

• Deputy Secretary Andrew Hughes instructed that all HUD communications and published materials be produced exclusively in English, ending non-English translation services.
• Staff were told to immediately take down non-English flyers and digital resources in HUD offices and on websites and replace them with English-only versions.
• HUD will keep accommodations required by law, including those under the ADA and VAWA, and will continue services for people who are hearing- or vision-impaired.
• The department called the shift effective immediately, described implementation as ongoing and iterative, and initiated a review of translation and interpretation contracts.
• The move follows DOJ guidance on implementing the March executive order, with updated instructions and a public comment period expected in about six months.