Bill · H.Res. 144· House(119-HRES-144)
Expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2025 as "National March into Literacy Month".
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Allen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating March 2025 as National March into Literacy Month. It notes that child literacy is essential for success and must be addressed early. The text highlights that reading at a high school level helps people get hired and keeps them out of prison. It also applauds students, parents, teachers, and school leaders for their hard work. Finally, it encourages everyone to promote literacy and hold events to raise awareness about reading.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+2
The bill highlights that addressing child literacy early is essential for a child's success.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The bill explicitly applauds the achievements and contributions of students.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The bill notes that high school level reading skills aid in workforce entry.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Reading Awareness: Under clause (4) of the resolved section, the bill encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during the month to raise public awareness of reading as an essential skill. This is a positive step to help communities focus on the importance of education.
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Recognizing Hard Work: Under clause (2) of the resolved section, the House of Representatives applauds students, parents, teachers, and school leaders for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society. This gives well-deserved credit to the people working hard in our education systems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Children+2Good For Students+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 2/21/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.