119-HRES-793 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

A bipartisan House resolution would declare October 2025 “National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month” and encourage schools to better support students with learning disabilities; it’s symbolic and does not change law or funding.

What It Does

The resolution defines learning disabilities as in federal special‑education law, highlights low reading and math proficiency among affected students, and urges state and local education agencies to keep meeting these students’ needs through a “free appropriate public education” (FAPE). It also stresses early screening and evidence‑based reading instruction. As a simple House resolution, it expresses the House’s position but does not create programs, appropriate money, or require action by the Senate or the President.

Who’s For It

• Lead sponsor: Rep. Julia Brownley (D‑CA).
• Bipartisan co‑sponsors at introduction (Oct 8, 2025) included Reps. Erin Houchin (R‑IN), Brian Fitzpatrick (R‑PA), Lucy McBath (D‑GA), Suzanne Bonamici (D‑OR), John Mannion (D‑NY), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D‑DC), Lateefah Simon (D‑CA), Angie Craig (D‑MN), Betty McCollum (D‑MN), LaMonica McIver (D‑NJ), Eric Swalwell (D‑CA), Rashida Tlaib (D‑MI), and Danny Davis (D‑IL).
• Supporters say the designation raises visibility, underscores the need for early, developmentally appropriate screening, and promotes instruction rooted in the science of reading so students with learning disabilities can reach their potential.

Who’s Against It

• No organized opposition noted at introduction; awareness resolutions are typically noncontroversial.
• Possible critiques: it’s symbolic rather than substantive; some may prefer concrete policy or funding changes; others may question whether Congress should weigh in on local education practices.

What’s Next

Introduced on October 8, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. If scheduled and adopted by the House, the resolution would state the chamber’s support for the October 2025 designation; it would not change law, funding, or require action in the Senate or by the President.