H.Res. 1466

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1466 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1466

Expressing support for designation of the week of September 15 through 
21, 2024, as ``National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 18, 2024

Mrs. McBath (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer, Mr. 
Mrvan, Mrs. Houchin, Ms. Norton, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Davis of 
Illinois, Mr. Swalwell, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, and Mr. 
Goldman of New York) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for designation of the week of September 15 through 
21, 2024, as ``National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week''.

Whereas the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development reports that 
more than 43,000,000 adults in the United States lack the basic 
literacy, numeracy, and digital skills necessary to succeed at home, in 
the workplace, and in society;
Whereas the literacy of the people of the United States is essential for the 
economic and societal well-being and the national security of the United 
States;
Whereas the United States reaps the economic benefits of individuals who improve 
their literacy, numeracy, and English-language skills;
Whereas literacy, numeracy, and digital skills are necessary for individuals to 
fully benefit from the range of opportunities available in the United 
States;
Whereas the economy and position of the United States in the world marketplace 
depend on having a literate, skilled population;
Whereas the unemployment rate in the United States is highest among those 
without a high school diploma or an equivalent credential, demonstrating 
that education is essential for economic recovery;
Whereas the educational skills of the parents of a child and the practice of 
reading to a child have a direct impact on the educational success of 
the child;
Whereas parental involvement in the education of a child is a key predictor of 
the success of a child, and the level of parental involvement in the 
education of a child increases as the educational level of the parent 
increases;
Whereas parents who participate in family literacy programs become more involved 
in the education of their children and gain the tools necessary to 
obtain a job or find better employment;
Whereas, as a result of family literacy programs, the lives of children become 
more stable and the success of children in the classroom and in future 
endeavors becomes more likely;
Whereas adults need to be part of a long-term solution to the educational 
challenges faced by the people of the United States;
Whereas many older individuals in the United States lack the reading, numeracy, 
or English-language skills necessary to read a prescription and follow 
medical instructions, which endangers the lives of older people and the 
lives of their loved ones;
Whereas many individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or receive public 
assistance lack the literacy skills necessary to obtain and retain 
employment, to continue their education, or to participate in job 
training and career development programs;
Whereas many high school dropouts do not have the literacy skills necessary to 
complete their education, transition to postsecondary education or 
career and technical training, or obtain work that provides a living 
wage;
Whereas a large portion of individuals in prison have low educational skills and 
persons without educational skills are more likely to return to prison 
once released;
Whereas many immigrants in the United States do not have the literacy skills 
necessary to succeed in the United States; and
Whereas National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week highlights the need to 
ensure that each individual in the United States has the literacy, 
numeracy, and digital skills necessary to succeed at home, at work, and 
in society: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``National Adult Education 
and Family Literacy Week'' to raise public awareness about the 
importance of adult foundational education, workforce skills, 
and family literacy programs;
(2) encourages people across the United States to support 
programs that assist individuals in need of adult foundational 
education, workforce skills, and family literacy programs;
(3) recognizes the importance of adult foundational 
education, workforce skills, and family literacy programs; and
(4) calls on public, private, and nonprofit entities to 
support increased access to adult foundational education and 
family literacy programs to ensure a fully literate society.
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