# 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".

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"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI); status passed_senate (as of 2026-10-09).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-863
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-09-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Labor and Employment
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-09

## Summary

**This resolution designates September 13–19, 2026 as _National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week_** and spotlights adult education and family literacy as essential to workforce readiness and community strength. It cites that about 28% of adults score at Level 1 or below in literacy and 34% in numeracy, that nearly 21 million adults lack a high school credential, and that more than 20 million have limited English proficiency, and it urges public, private, and nonprofit partners to expand access to literacy, English-language, digital, and workforce training so adults can gain jobs, advance careers, and support their families.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-2178: Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-2837: Protect America’s Workforce Act
- 119-s-2197: Refund Equality Act of 2025
- 119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-863 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/863)

## Related
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-2178: Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2178)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-2837: Protect America’s Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2837)
- [119-s-2197: Refund Equality Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2197)
- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-863 (as of 2026-10-09).