The public record · 119th Congress

READ Act

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A bill 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 history

S. 4689·Senate·Bill·Education

Sen. Bill Cassidy(Republican-Louisiana)·

Jun 4, 2026

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Jul 30, 2026

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Aug 6, 2026

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Aug 6, 2026

SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.

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Bill text

Aug 6, 2026As reported by the Senate committee Jun 4, 2026As introduced in the Senate