United States
S. 4689
READ Act
The bill would strengthen reading instruction in schools by improving literacy outcomes for all students and expanding federal support for teacher training in science-based reading methods. It would amend the comprehensive literacy State development grant program and increase federal investment in reading research and evidence-based instructional practices.[AI-Generated]
Reported by committee 6 August 2026
Record as of 6 August 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.
- 6 August 2026 Reported by committee
What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)
- 6 August 2026 Placed on calendar (Senate)
1 more action
- 30 July 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 4 June 2026 Referred to committee
- 4 June 2026 Introduced in Senate
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