Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 821
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
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Introduced 2025-10-17Topic: educationCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the U.S. House of Representatives supports designating October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month." It calls on Congress, schools, and state and local education agencies to recognize that dyslexia has educational implications that must be addressed. The resolution describes dyslexia as a difficulty in reading, notes that federal law already requires screening federal prison inmates for dyslexia, and states that early screening and diagnosis help people get reading intervention and accommodations. It does not create new programs or spending.
Sponsors
- Bruce Westerman Republican sponsor
- 6 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | refer |
| 2025-10-17 | Submitted in House | refer | |
| 2025-10-17 | Submitted in House | introduce |