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21st Century Dyslexia Act

House

Establishes a federal dyslexia initiative to update identification and support practices in education

Latest action: Fri Oct 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

Senate

Designates March 7, 2025, as National Speech and Debate Education Day to recognize speech and debate education

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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READ Act

Senate

Establishes the READ Act as a Senate bill newly introduced and referred for committee review

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Less Bureaucracy, Better K–12 Education Act

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Science of Reading Act of 2026

House

Revises the Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant program to prioritize evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading and exclude three-cueing methods

Latest action: Mon Jun 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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21st Century Dyslexia Act

Senate

Redefines dyslexia under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as its own category and requires equal access to IDEA eligibility, accommodations, and services for specified disadvantaged children

Latest action: Wed Aug 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a Truth and Healing Commission to investigate the lasting effects of Indian boarding school policies and recommend protections, repatriation, and family preservation measures for Native children

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for the designation of the month of January, as "Tamil Language and Heritage Month".

House

Expresses support for designating January as Tamil Language and Heritage Month and recognizing the contributions of Tamil Americans to U.S. diversity

Latest action: Tue Jan 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the importance of Spanish-language media in the United States.

House

Recognizes the importance of Spanish-language media in the United States and its role in public communication

Latest action: Tue Oct 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

House

Expresses support for International Mother Language Day and highlights preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Continues FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies through early December 2026 or until regular appropriations are enacted, while extending several expiring programs and authorities

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

House

Continues FY2027 funding for federal agencies through December 11, 2026 or until regular appropriations are enacted, while extending multiple expiring federal programs and authorities

Latest action: Mon Aug 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Senate

Provides continuing fiscal year 2026 funding for federal agencies, permanently extends expanded health insurance tax credits, and extends several expiring programs and authorities

Latest action: Thu Oct 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

House

Extends FY2026 federal funding through a short-term continuing resolution while permanently extending expanded health insurance premium tax credits and continuing several expiring programs

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)