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Expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as ``National Dyslexia Awareness Month''.
Summary
This resolution expresses the House's support for designating October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month". The resolution calls on Congress, schools, and state and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia. It provides background information about dyslexia, defining it as an unexpected difficulty in reading and noting that it affects up to one in five individuals. The resolution emphasizes the importance of early screening and evidence-based intervention for individuals with dyslexia.
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Actions (2)
- Oct 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. · house
- Oct 17, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 17, 2025
Mr. Westerman (for himself, Mr. Bean of Florida, Ms. DelBene, Ms. Brownley, Mrs. Houchin, and Mr. Lawler) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as “National Dyslexia Awareness Month”.
Whereas dyslexia is—
(1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and
(2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell;
Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-391; 132 Stat. 5194) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-391; 132 Stat. 5195), is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both—
(1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and
(2) strengths in higher level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving;
Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self- awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life; and Whereas October 2025 is an appropriate month to designate as “National Dyslexia Awareness Month”: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and
(2) supports the designation of “National Dyslexia Awareness Month”. <all>
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