Designates September 2026 as National Literacy Month to raise awareness about literacy issues.

The resolution designates September 2026 as National Literacy Month, recognizing the importance of literacy for personal growth, economic opportunity, and societal strength. It highlights the need for effective literacy instruction, citing poor student reading proficiency and low literacy rates among adults. The resolution calls on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the people of the United States to observe National Literacy Month with appropriate programs and activities.

Designates September 2026 as National Literacy Month to raise awareness about literacy issues.

The resolution designates September 2026 as National Literacy Month, recognizing the importance of literacy for personal growth, economic opportunity, and societal strength. It highlights the need for effective literacy instruction, citing poor student reading proficiency and low literacy rates among adults. The resolution calls on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the people of the United States to observe National Literacy Month with appropriate programs and activities.