# 119-hr-6440: Right to Read Act of 2025

119-hr-6440, Right to Read Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-15).

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- As of: 2026-10-15
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6440
- Congress: 119
- Title: Right to Read Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 33
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

**Effective school libraries** would be elevated as core tools for teaching reading and for building digital and information literacy. The Right to Read Act of 2025 would set rules for planning, funding, data, and legal protections to expand access and protect library rights. - Students and families: Students would gain broader access to high-quality school library services and instruction in reading, digital literacy, and information evaluation. - School librarians and staff: Librarians would be eligible for targeted Title II and Title IV funding for staffing and training and would receive liability protections when they follow right-to-read policies. - State and local education agencies: States and local education agencies would be required to include school libraries in educational planning and to collect and report school library data to Congress. - Civil rights and free speech: The bill would add First Amendment and nondiscrimination protections for students and educators in school libraries to safeguard access to materials.

## Cosponsors (33)

- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA), 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4] (D-MD), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] (D-WA), 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More literacy money for school libraries: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would authorize $500 million per year for FY2026 and each of the next four years for Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants. It would also authorize $100 million per year for FY2026 and each of the next four years for Innovative Approaches to Literacy. Those authorizat…
- Protections for librarians and students: benefit, medium. If enacted, teachers, school librarians, school leaders, paraprofessionals, and other school staff would not be liable for harm from an act or omission if they acted in conformity with State or local right‑to‑read policies while working in a school. The bill would also require States and school dis…
- Biennial national school library data: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Secretary would direct NCES to collect detailed school library data every two years. The data would include library buildings and square footage, counts of State‑certified librarians and other staff, descriptions of print and digital collections, student devices, and librarians' ins…
- Stronger rules for school libraries: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would define an "effective school library" and the "right to read." The definition would require at least one full‑time State‑certified school librarian, curated up‑to‑date collections, adequate facilities and connectivity, and teacher collaboration. The bill would also require…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-6440 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6440)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6440 (as of 2026-10-15).