U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1550: Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Status: In committee, September 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 16, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1550 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 16, 2026 Mrs. McBath (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Mrvan , and Mr. Mackenzie ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week . Whereas recent data from the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies indicate that 28 percent of adults in the United States performed at Level 1 or below in literacy and 34 percent of adults in the United States performed at Level 1 or below in numeracy; Whereas data from the 2023 American Community Survey indicate that nearly 21,000,000 adults in the United States lack a high school credential and more than 20,000,000 adults have limited English proficiency; Whereas the literacy, numeracy, English-language, digital, and workforce skills of the people of the United States are essential to the economic strength, competitiveness, and national security of the United States; Whereas a skilled and adaptable workforce is critical to meeting the evolving needs of employers, strengthening local and regional economies, and maintaining the competitive position of the United States in the global economy; Whereas adult education and literacy programs provide individuals with the foundational …
Sponsors
- Lucy McBath (D, HD-006) · primary sponsor
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
- Frank Mrvan (D, HD-001)
- Ryan Mackenzie (R, HD-PA-7)
- Norton, Eleanor (D, HD-000)
- Frederica Wilson (D, HD-FL-24)
- Stephen Lynch (D, HD-008)
- Chellie Pingree (D, HD-001)
- Suzanne Bonamici (D)
- Eugene Vindman (D, HD-007)
- Rashida Tlaib (D, HD-MI-12)
- John Mannion (D, HD-022)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Education
Common questions
- What is HR1550?
- HR1550 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
- What is the status of HR1550?
- In committee as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (September 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1550?
- Lucy McBath (D, HD-006), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1550?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1550
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