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title: "Expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as \"National Dyslexia Awareness Month\"."
identifier: "119-HRES-821"
congress: 119
bill_number: 821
bill_type: "HRES"
version_code: "ih"
version_type: "Introduced in House"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/119/bills/hres/821"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/821"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T05:37:35.126Z"
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Whereas dyslexia is—(1)defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and(2)most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell;Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–391; 132 Stat. 5194) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons;Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–391; 132 Stat. 5195), is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute;Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability;Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals;Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both—(1)weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and(2)strengths in higher level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving;Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia;Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade;Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life; andWhereas October 2025 is an appropriate month to designate as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month": Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—
  - (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and
  - (2) supports the designation of "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".