U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10031: READ Act
Status: In committee, August 3, 2026
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.
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text, August 3, 2026:
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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development Act or the READ Act . SECTION 2. Definitions (a) Definitions Section 2221(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6641(b) ) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5); (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Eligible low-performing state The term eligible low-performing State means a State that, for the 2 most recent consecutive assessment cycles, ranks within the lowest quintile based on the percentage of students performing at or above the basic achievement level in 4th grade reading, as measured under the National Assessment of Educational Progress carried out under section 303(b)(2) of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act. (4) High-impact tutoring The term high-impact tutoring means a form of teaching that-- (A) is conducted 1-on-1 or in small groups; (B) is intended to complement core classroom instruction; and (C) includes-- (i) substantial time each week engaged in tutoring with trained personnel; (ii) a sustained and strong relationship between the student and …
Sponsors
- Lucy McBath (D, HD-006) · primary sponsor
- Erin Houchin (R, HD-009)
- Suzanne Bonamici (D)
- Kevin Kiley (I, HD-CA-3)
- Josh Harder (D, HD-CA-9)
- Burgess Owens (R, 4)
- Young Kim (R, HD-CA-40)
- Norton, Eleanor (D, HD-000)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Education
Common questions
- What is HB10031?
- HB10031 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): READ Act.
- What does HB10031 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of HB10031?
- In committee as of August 3, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (August 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10031?
- Lucy McBath (D, HD-006), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB10031?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10031
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