IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1466 
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 15 through 
21, 2024, as ‘‘National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 
Mrs. MCBATH (for herself, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mrs. CHAVEZ-DEREMER, Mr. 
MRVAN, Mrs. HOUCHIN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. 
DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. SWALWELL, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, 
and Mr. GOLDMAN of New York) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 
15 through 21, 2024, as ‘‘National Adult Education 
and Family Literacy Week’’. 
Whereas the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and 
Development reports that more than 43,000,000 adults 
in the United States lack the basic literacy, numeracy, 
and digital skills necessary to succeed at home, in the 
workplace, and in society; 
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; 
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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; 
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; 
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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 people 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 persons 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-
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 
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foundational education, workforce skills, and family 
literacy programs; 
(2) encourages people across the United States 
to support programs that assist individuals in need 
of adult foundational education, workforce skills, 
and family literacy programs; 
(3) 
recognizes 
the 
importance 
of 
adult 
foundational education, workforce skills, and family 
literacy programs; and 
(4) calls on public, private, and nonprofit enti-
ties 
to 
support 
increased 
access 
to 
adult 
foundational education and family literacy programs 
to ensure a fully literate society. 
Æ 
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