Bills · HRES 163
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 163Education
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of education in schools across America shall be that virtually every student in the United States achieves grade-level reading proficiency, providing them with the foundation to develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in school, work, and life.
INTRO FEB 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it shines a light on a significant problem: a large number of American students, and even adults, struggle with basic reading skills. If this resolution passes, it doesn't immediately change anything on the ground, but it sends a strong message about what some lawmakers believe is a critical national education goal. This could encourage policymakers at state and local levels to prioritize reading programs or explore new teaching methods, even without federal mandates or funding. If it doesn't pass, it means the House hasn't formally agreed on this particular statement, potentially signaling a lack of unified focus on this specific reading proficiency goal at the federal level.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
States that the House believes the primary goal of education should be for almost every student to achieve grade-level reading proficiency.
This establishes a formal statement of intent and a desired outcome from a chamber of Congress regarding K-12 education.
PROVISION 02
Encourages the use of literacy programs that include one-on-one tutoring, five days a week, for students diagnosed with a year or more literacy gap.
This suggests a specific, intensive intervention method that the House believes is effective for struggling readers.
PROVISION 03
Encourages state and local governments and educational agencies to work with private organizations on effective literacy programs for students.
This promotes collaboration and resource-sharing between public entities and proven private sector solutions to improve student reading.
PROVISION 04
Encourages state and local governments and educational agencies to collaborate with private organizations to create adult literacy initiatives.
This broadens the scope of the resolution to address literacy challenges among adults, recognizing its societal impact.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 88%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 25
Submitted in House
FEB 25
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 163
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
Last actionFeb 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025
House Res.HRES 163Education
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of education in schools across America shall be that virtually every student in the United States achieves grade-level reading proficiency, providing them with the foundation to develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in school, work, and life.
INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 25, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
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