HRES 163 · 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.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2025
- Latest action
- Feb 25, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Bill Huizenga [R-MI-4]
- Policy area
- Education
- Cosponsors
- 9
Summary
This resolution recognizes the goal of education in U.S. schools as that of ensuring that virtually every student achieves grade-level reading proficiency. It also encourages state and local governments, including educational agencies, to collaborate with private organizations that offer proven literacy programs to (1) identify and implement effective solutions to address illiteracy, and (2) create adult literacy initiatives for adults with reading skills below an 8th grade level.
Recent actions
- Feb 25, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Feb 25, 2025 Submitted in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.