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119-hres-1550119th Congress

Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".

Sponsored By: Representative McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]

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Summary

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week would designate September 13–19, 2026 to spotlight adult literacy, numeracy, digital and English‑language learning and their role in workforce readiness and family success.

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  • Families: Family literacy programs strengthen parental skills, boost engagement in children's education, and support intergenerational opportunity.
  • Adult learners: The resolution highlights large needs. About 28% of U.S. adults score Level 1 or below in literacy and more than 20 million adults have limited English proficiency.
  • Workers and employers: It calls for stronger partnerships among education providers, employers, colleges, and workforce systems to build clearer pathways into training, apprenticeships, and careers.
  • Providers and communities: It urges public, private, and nonprofit organizations to expand access to high-quality adult education, digital literacy, and family literacy services nationwide.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]

GA • D

Cosponsors

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

    ME • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

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