Bill · H.Res. 163· House(119-HRES-163)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of education in schools across America shall be that virtually every student in the United States achieves grade-level reading proficiency, providing them with the foundation to develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in school, work, and life.

Age: 57 years

Michigan

Introduced: 2/25/2025
Last activity: 2/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Bill Huizenga
Cosponsors: - 4 - 4

Education

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 the sense of the House of Representatives regarding education goals in American schools. It states that the main goal of education should be for virtually every student in the United States to achieve grade-level reading proficiency. The text points out that literacy is essential and notes that illiteracy is at a crisis level across the nation. It highlights that struggling readers often face a cycle of poverty as adults. Finally, it encourages specific actions like 1-on-1 tutoring and collaboration with private organizations to fix reading gaps.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution aims to help students achieve grade-level reading proficiency through structured literacy and tutoring.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses on providing students with the foundation for success through improved reading skills.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
Increased literacy levels are linked to higher likelihood of being hired in the workforce.