; Whereas Congress has long supported strong bipartisan funding for the International Basic Education program at USAID; however the President’s annual Budget Request for international basic education funding has been lower than the previously congressionally appropriated level since 2004; Whereas Congress passed the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act (Division A, Public Law 115–56 ), in 2017 to demonstrate the United States Government’s commitment to improve access to education around the world and ensure individuals around the world have the education and skills needed to be productive members of society and the workforce; and Whereas the authorities under the READ Act expire at the end of fiscal year 2023: Now, therefore, be it