IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1022 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 20, 2024 Mr. Allen submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2024 as National March into Literacy Month .

Whereas child literacy is essential for a child’s success in the United States; Whereas literacy must be addressed early to have the most significant impact; Whereas elementary and secondary education environments of all varieties in the United States should include an emphasis on literacy; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of these education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; Whereas research shows individuals who can read at the high school level are more likely to be hired in the workforce and less likely to be incarcerated; Whereas more public awareness of the issue of literacy in the United States is needed; Whereas the ability to read transforms lives and provides children with the means to become productive members of society and to improve their communities; Whereas promoting not only child literacy but also adult literacy is of critical importance; and Whereas events are planned to celebrate literacy during the annual National March into Literacy Month, held in the month of March 2024: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National March into Literacy Month ; (2) applauds students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from elementary and secondary education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents and schools, during March into Literacy Month, to promote literacy; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National March into Literacy Month to raise public awareness of reading as an essential skill.