S. 4689 Reported by committee Education

READ Act

A bill to strengthen literacy outcomes for all students, to amend the comprehensive literacy State development grant program, and to ensure Federal accountability and investment in research, teacher preparation, and evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] Introduced June 4, 2026 Cosponsors 5 (2 R, 3 D) Latest action August 6, 2026

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Actions

  1. Aug 6, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.
  2. Aug 6, 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  3. Jul 30, 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  4. Jun 4, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  5. Jun 4, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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