Bill · S.Res. 863· Senate(119-SRES-863)
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
- Introduced
- 9/17/2026
- Last activity
- 9/23/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958)
- Sponsored by
- John Reed
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 1
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. It highlights the large number of adults in the United States who lack high school credentials, have limited English proficiency, or perform at low levels in literacy and numeracy. The text notes that adult education and literacy programs are essential for economic strength, workforce adaptability, and national security. It recognizes that these programs provide foundational skills needed for employment, career advancement, and postsecondary education. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes that family literacy programs improve the skills of parents and caregivers while supporting children's educational success. Finally, the Senate calls on various entities to support and expand access to these educational programs.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would children be better off under this?+2
Family literacy programs strengthen the skills of parents and increase their engagement in the education of their children.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
Adult education and literacy programs provide foundational skills necessary for employment and career advancement for adults.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+2
Adult education provides individuals of all ages with opportunities to build skills and adapt to changing workplace demands.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Designated Awareness Week: Under Resolved (1), the Senate supports designating the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, which aims to raise public awareness of the essential role adult education plays in strengthening workforce skills, economic mobility, families, communities, and the national economy.
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Recognition of Essential Infrastructure: Under Resolved (2), the resolution recognizes adult education and family literacy as essential components of the education, workforce development, and economic opportunity infrastructure of the United States.
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Expansion of Access to Services: Under Resolved (3), the text recognizes the importance of expanding access to high-quality adult education, literacy, numeracy, English-language acquisition, digital literacy, workforce preparation, and family literacy services.
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Encouragement of Partnerships: Under Resolved (4), the Senate encourages stronger partnerships among adult education providers, workforce development systems, employers, career and technical education programs, postsecondary institutions, community-based organizations, and other public and private partners to create effective pathways to education, training, employment, career advancement, and economic mobility.
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Call for Broader Support: Under Resolved (5), the resolution calls on public, private, and nonprofit entities to support and expand access to adult education and family literacy programs so that individuals across the United States can develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing economy and contribute to strong families, communities, and the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties 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 Business Owners+2Good For Children+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Seniors+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2Improves College Affordability+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/23/2026
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958)
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958)
- 9/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4800-4801)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
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