HRES 714: Expressing support for designation of the week of September 14 through 20, 2025, as “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week”.

Sponsors

Lucy McBath (D) GA

Summary

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Policy Areas

Next Steps

The bill will be reviewed by the House Committee on Education and Workforce, which could hold hearings, amend the bill, or send it to the full House for a vote.

Social Impact

Improved adult literacy rates will increase social mobility, improve health outcomes, and encourage civic participation. Stronger family literacy enhances parenting skills and creates more stable family environments.

Business Impact

Increased literacy rates could boost workforce productivity and reduce employee training costs for businesses. Improved literacy among consumers could also lead to more effective marketing and communication.

Financial Impact

While there's no direct financial impact from the resolution itself, supporting adult education could decrease the long-term costs associated with unemployment, healthcare, and incarceration.

Bill History

Monday, September 15, 2025
IntroReferral - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Monday, September 15, 2025
IntroReferral - Submitted in House

Monday, September 15, 2025
IntroReferral - Submitted in House

Bill Text

Introduced in House September 15, 2025
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