119-HRES-821 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary: 119-HRES-821

Headline Summary: A bipartisan, non-binding House resolution to recognize October 2025 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month and encourage greater attention to screening, support, and accommodations for people with dyslexia. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res.821 — 119th Congress: Expressing sup…[2]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate — Types of Legislation (explains simple resolutions d…

What It Does: The resolution “supports the designation” of National Dyslexia Awareness Month and “calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies” to recognize and address the educational implications of dyslexia. Its findings highlight early screening and intervention and note that the First Step Act created the only federal statutory definition of dyslexia and required screening in federal prisons. It does not create programs, funding, or binding rules. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res.821 — 119th Congress: Expressing sup…[3]Legal Information Institute (Cornell Law School) — 18 U.S. Code § 3635 — Defini…[4]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text of S.756 (115th Congress) — First Ste…[2]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate — Types of Legislation (explains simple resolutions d…

Why It Matters: If adopted, the House would put its weight behind awareness efforts, which can spur schools and agencies to expand evidence-based screening and supports. The resolution’s background points to early achievement gaps and the potential benefits of timely intervention. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res.821 — 119th Congress: Expressing sup…

• Sponsor: Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR). Co-sponsors include Reps. Aaron Bean (R-FL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Julia Brownley (D-CA), Erin Houchin (R-IN), and Mike Lawler (R-NY). [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res.821 — 119th Congress: Expressing sup…
• Related activity: In the Senate, Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) announced a parallel effort to recognize October 2025 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. [5]Senate HELP Committee (Republicans) — Press release: Chair Cassidy, Hickenloope…
• Outside Congress: Advocacy groups mark October with events that raise awareness (for example, the International Dyslexia Association’s 2025 “1 in 5K Dyslexia Dash” in Los Angeles). [6]International Dyslexia Association (Los Angeles branch) — International Dyslexi…

• Who’s Against It: No formal opposition has been identified at this stage; this is a simple House resolution that expresses a position and does not have the force of law. [2]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate — Types of Legislation (explains simple resolutions d…

What’s Next: As of October 18, 2025, the measure has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce (October 17, 2025). Next steps could include committee consideration or being brought directly to the House floor; if agreed to, it would apply only to the House and would not go to the President. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res.821 — 119th Congress: Expressing sup…[2]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate — Types of Legislation (explains simple resolutions d…