This resolution expresses congressional support for designating September 14–20, 2025, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week." The resolution draws attention to a significant national problem: nearly 59 million American adults lack basic literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, while approximately 21 million lack a high school credential and 20 million lack adequate English-language proficiency. The resolution emphasizes that adult literacy and family literacy programs have broad benefits—improving employment prospects, supporting children's educational success, and contributing to economic competitiveness and national security. Rather than allocating funding or creating new programs, this resolution simply calls on public, private, and nonprofit organizations to increase support and access to adult education and family literacy initiatives. The measure is primarily symbolic, designed to raise public awareness about the importance of these educational programs.
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