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HR10031Referred to Committee

To strengthen literacy outcomes for all students, to amend the comprehensive literacy State development grant program, and to ensure Federal accountability and investment in research, teacher preparation, and evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-08-03
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Lucy McBath
Lucy McBath
Democrat · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.6% (610 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001208

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (5)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Burgess Owens (R-UT-4)Original· 2026-08-03
  • Erin Houchin (R-IN-9)Original· 2026-08-03
  • Josh Harder (D-CA-9)Original· 2026-08-03
  • Kevin Kiley (R-CA-3)Original· 2026-08-03
  • Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1)Original· 2026-08-03

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-08-03

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-08-03

Plain-English Summary

The bill would increase federal funding and support for reading instruction programs in schools, with a focus on teaching methods backed by scientific research about how people learn to read. It would require states to use grant money for teacher training, classroom materials, and literacy programs that follow evidence-based approaches, while also funding research to improve reading outcomes for all students. The legislation aims to help schools better identify and support students who struggle with reading, particularly in early grades.

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