Passed on 2026-09-29
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 926
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
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Introduced 2026-09-29Topic: educationSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution names September 2026 as "National Literacy Month." It asks the federal government, states, local governments, schools, libraries, nonprofit groups, businesses, and the public to mark the month with programs and activities. The resolution's findings cite data on student and adult reading levels and describe evidence-based reading methods known as the science of reading. It also lists existing federal literacy programs. The resolution does not create new programs or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Jack Reed Democrat sponsor
- 17 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186) | |
| 2026-09-29 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186) | floor pass |