Federal · 119th Congress
READ Act
Policy areaEducation
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Read the text of the bill →Sponsor
Cosponsors7
Suzanne BonamiciDU.S. Representative · 1st District · OR
Josh HarderDU.S. Representative · 9th District · CA
Erin HouchinRU.S. Representative · 9th District · IN
Kevin KileyIU.S. Representative · 3rd District · CA
Burgess OwensRU.S. Representative · 4th District · UT
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Young KimRU.S. Representative · 40th District · CAOther titles3
To strengthen literacy outcomes for all students, to amend the comprehensive literacy State development grant program, and to ensure Federal accountability and investment in research, teacher preparation, and evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading.Official Title as Introduced
READ ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history2
Aug 3, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Aug 3, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House