IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 714 
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 14 through 
20, 2025, as ‘‘National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 
Mrs. MCBATH (for herself, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. MRVAN, Mrs. HOUCHIN, 
Mr. FIELDS, Mr. MANNION, Mr. EVANS of Pennsylvania, Ms. NORTON, 
Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. SWALWELL, and Mr. 
BISHOP) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 
14 through 20, 2025, as ‘‘National Adult Education 
and Family Literacy Week’’. 
Whereas new data released in December 2024, by the Pro-
gram for the International Assessment of Adult Com-
petencies reported that nearly 59,000,000 adults in the 
United States lack the basic literacy, numeracy, and dig-
ital skills necessary to succeed at home, in the workplace, 
and in society; 
Whereas data from the 2023 American Community Survey 
indicated that nearly 21,000,000 adults in the United 
States lack a high school credential and another 
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•HRES 714 IH 
20,000,000 adults in the United States lack adequate 
English-language skills; 
Whereas the literacy of the people of the United States is es-
sential for the economic and societal well-being and the 
national security of the United States; 
Whereas the United States reaps the economic benefits of in-
dividuals who improve their literacy, numeracy, and 
English-language skills; 
Whereas literacy, numeracy, and digital skills are necessary 
for individuals to fully benefit from the range of opportu-
nities available in the United States; 
Whereas the economy and position of the United States in 
the world marketplace depend on having a literate, skilled 
population; 
Whereas the unemployment rate in the United States is high-
est among those without a high school diploma or an 
equivalent credential, demonstrating that education is es-
sential for economic recovery; 
Whereas the educational skills of the parents of a child and 
the practice of reading to a child have a direct impact on 
the educational success of the child; 
Whereas parental involvement in the education of a child is 
a key predictor of the success of a child, and the level 
of parental involvement in the education of a child in-
creases as the educational level of the parent increases; 
Whereas parents who participate in family literacy programs 
become more involved in the education of their children 
and gain the tools necessary to obtain a job or find better 
employment; 
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•HRES 714 IH 
Whereas, as a result of family literacy programs, the lives of 
children become more stable and the success of children 
in the classroom and in future endeavors becomes more 
likely; 
Whereas adults need to be part of a long-term solution to the 
educational challenges faced by the people of the United 
States; 
Whereas many older individuals in the United States lack the 
reading, numeracy, or English-language skills necessary 
to read a prescription and follow medical instructions, 
which endangers the lives of older individuals and the 
lives of their loved ones; 
Whereas many individuals who are unemployed, under-
employed, or receive public assistance lack the literacy 
skills necessary to obtain and retain employment, to con-
tinue their education, or to participate in job training 
and career development programs; 
Whereas many high school dropouts do not have the literacy 
skills necessary to complete their education, transition to 
postsecondary education or career and technical training, 
or obtain work that provides a living wage; 
Whereas a large portion of individuals in prison have low 
educational skills, and individuals without educational 
skills are more likely to return to prison once released; 
Whereas many immigrants in the United States do not have 
the literacy skills necessary to succeed in the United 
States; and 
Whereas National Adult Education and Family Literacy 
Week highlights the need to ensure that each individual 
in the United States has the literacy, numeracy, and dig-
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•HRES 714 IH 
ital skills necessary to succeed at home, at work, and in 
society: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Adult 
Education and Family Literacy Week’’, to raise pub-
lic awareness about the importance of adult edu-
cation, workforce skills, and family literacy; 
(2) encourages people across the United States 
to support programs that assist individuals in need 
of adult education, workforce skills, and family lit-
eracy programs; 
(3) recognizes the importance of adult edu-
cation, workforce skills, and family literacy pro-
grams; and 
(4) calls on public, private, and nonprofit enti-
ties to support increased access to adult education 
and family literacy programs to ensure a fully lit-
erate society. 
Æ 
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