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HRES 714SRES 400119th CongressIntroduced
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 14 through 20, 2025, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Introduced: Sep 15, 2025
Education
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This House Resolution (H. Res. 714) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives’ support for designating the week of September 14–20, 2025, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. It highlights strong data on literacy, numeracy, and English-language skills gaps in the United States and argues that improving these skills benefits individuals, families, the economy, and national security. The resolution invites public, private, and nonprofit actors to support and expand access to adult education and family literacy programs. It is a non-binding statement and does not create new laws or funding; instead, it signals congressional support and aims to raise awareness and spur action.
Key Points
- 1The resolution designates September 14–20, 2025, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and expresses the House’s support for public recognition of this week.
- 2It cites data showing widespread needs in adult literacy, numeracy, and English-language skills, including about 59 million adults lacking basic competencies and millions without a high school credential or adequate English skills.
- 3The document links literacy to economic well-being, workforce readiness, family success, and national security, arguing that higher literacy benefits individuals and society.
- 4It emphasizes that parental literacy and family literacy programs improve children’s educational outcomes and long-term opportunities.
- 5It calls on public, private, and nonprofit entities to support greater access to adult education and family literacy programs to move toward a fully literate society, without creating mandates or funding obligations.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Adults seeking to improve literacy, numeracy, and digital skills; parents involved in family literacy; older adults who may lack essential skills for daily tasks (e.g., reading prescriptions) and for employment.Secondary group/area affected: Employers and workforce development programs; educational institutions and community organizations that provide adult education and family literacy services; libraries and community centers that host literacy programs.Additional impacts: Raises public awareness and may influence future policy discussions or funding priorities; does not authorize spending or create new programs by itself, but could support advocacy, partnerships, and grant proposals to expand access to adult education and family literacy.
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