Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1623
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
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Introduced 2026-10-09Topic: educationCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the House of Representatives supports designating October 2026 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month." It describes dyslexia as a reading difficulty, often linked to trouble processing the sounds of spoken language, and notes that federal law defines it in connection with screening federal prison inmates. The resolution calls on Congress, schools, and state and local education agencies to recognize that dyslexia has educational implications that must be addressed. It does not create new programs or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Bruce Westerman Republican sponsor
- 6 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | refer |
| 2026-10-09 | Submitted in House | introduce | |
| 2026-10-09 | Submitted in House | introduce |