Nonpartisan civic infrastructure
AllCiv·Legis1
·

H.Res. 1623

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · October 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
October 9, 2026
Cosponsors (6)
2D 4R
View PDF ↗

Summary

Highlight any text to annotate
This resolution expresses congressional support for designating October 2026 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month." Dyslexia is defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading related to problems processing sounds in language, and it affects between 1 in 5 people and up to 90 percent of those with learning disabilities. The resolution notes that dyslexia is a paradox because individuals with it can have weak reading skills alongside strong higher-level cognitive abilities like reasoning and problem-solving. The measure calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize dyslexia's educational impact and support early screening and evidence-based intervention, which research shows should begin as early as first grade to close achievement gaps. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or enforcement mechanisms; it simply expresses the House's support for raising awareness about dyslexia during the designated month.

Take Action

Your position
Add a comment
to comment on this bill.
Annotate the text
Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.