Bills · HRES 793
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 793Education
Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
INTRO OCT 8· LAST ACTION OCT 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it highlights a significant issue affecting many students and families across the country. By supporting 'National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month,' Congress aims to boost public understanding of learning disabilities, which can lead to earlier diagnosis, better support, and improved outcomes for students. If this resolution passes, it signals congressional backing for efforts to support students with learning disabilities and reminds educational institutions of their responsibilities.
If it doesn't become law, there won't be an official congressional endorsement for the awareness month, potentially missing an opportunity to nationally promote understanding and resources for those with learning disabilities. While it doesn't create new programs or funding, a resolution like this can encourage ongoing advocacy and attention to the needs of this student population.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives supports the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month."
This is the primary goal of the resolution, aiming to raise public understanding and reduce stigma.
PROVISION 02
The resolution calls on State and local educational agencies to continue meeting the needs of students with specific learning disabilities through a free appropriate public education.
It reinforces the existing legal obligation of schools to provide necessary support for students with learning disabilities.
PROVISION 03
It highlights statistics regarding the prevalence of specific learning disabilities and the academic challenges faced by affected students, particularly in reading and math.
This provides critical context and justification for the resolution, emphasizing the scope and impact of these disabilities.
PROVISION 04
The resolution emphasizes the importance of early universal screening and evidence-based instructional methods, especially those rooted in the science of reading.
It suggests best practices for identifying and educating students with learning disabilities, which can lead to better educational outcomes.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 17
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
54
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 35%
DEM 14 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 8
Submitted in House
OCT 8
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 793
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 8, 2025
Last actionOct 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025
House Res.HRES 793Education
Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
17
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
