Bill · H.R. 10437· House(119-HR-10437)
FLUENT Act
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Adelita Grijalva
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill creates a competitive grant program to help improve the English language and literacy skills of English language learners and their families. It provides federal funding to eligible family literacy providers who offer services designed for both children and caregivers in these families. The program prioritizes families with the greatest economic, educational, and social needs. It also requires training, technical assistance, and annual evaluations to ensure the grants are used effectively. Additionally, the legislation authorizes $75 million to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would immigrants be better off under this?+8
The legislation is specifically designed to improve the English language, literacy skills, and economic advancement of immigrant families.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
Grant providers are required to prioritize English language learners with the greatest economic, educational, and social need.
Would children be better off under this?+6
The program supports early literacy and developmental skills for children who are English language learners.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill authorizes an appropriation of $75,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, increasing federal spending.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4 establishes a competitive grant program for family literacy providers, which can benefit individuals and families by expanding access to educational services designed to improve their English language and literacy skills.
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Section 4(c)(1) ensures that grant services are prioritized for English language learners who have the greatest economic, educational, and social needs, directing help to those who need it most.
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Section 6 outlines culturally appropriate outcome measures, which can help caregivers improve their life skills, workforce preparedness, and ability to partner with their children's schools, ultimately supporting better educational outcomes for children.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 9 authorizes the appropriation of $75 million annually from 2027 through 2031, which places a financial burden on taxpayers to fund the grant program and associated administrative costs.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+8Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Children+6Good For Students+6Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Asian Americans+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 9/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Adriano EspaillatDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Juan VargasDemocrat · California
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida