A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

Bill Cassidy

Republican · LA · Senator

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• John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)Original· 2026-09-30
• Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)Original· 2026-09-30

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5267)

2026-09-30

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 933 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 933 Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as ``National Dyslexia Awareness Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30, 2026 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Hickenlooper, and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as ``National Dyslexia Awareness Month''. Whereas dyslexia is-- (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell; Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-391; 132 Stat. 5194) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-391; 132 Stat. 5195), is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both-- (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia is critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self- awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life; and Whereas October 2026 is an appropriate month to designate as ``National Dyslexia Awareness Month'': Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) supports the designation of October 2026 as ``National Dyslexia Awareness Month''. <all>

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