Bruce Westerman (R-AR)
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month." The text defines dyslexia as an unexpected reading difficulty often caused by issues with phonological processing. It notes that dyslexia is a highly prevalent learning disability that can affect up to one in five individuals. The resolution highlights the importance of early screening and diagnosis to provide necessary interventions and accommodations. Ultimately, the House of Representatives calls on Congress, schools, and various educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution emphasizes early screening and diagnosis to ensure children receive critical evidence-sbased interventions.
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution promotes the recognition of dyslexia to advocate for essential educational accommodations and interventions.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The text highlights that early diagnosis can lead to fluent reading and greater self-empowerment for students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Educational Needs: The resolution calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (Section 1).
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Emphasis on Early Intervention: The text notes that early screening and diagnosis are critical for ensuring individuals receive focused, evidence-based intervention, which leads to fluent reading and self-empowerment (Whereas clause).
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Provision of Accommodations: The text states that early diagnosis helps in the provision of necessary accommodations to ensure success in school and in life (Whereas clause).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes early screening and diagnosis to ensure children receive critical evidence-sbased interventions. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution promotes the recognition of dyslexia to advocate for essential educational accommodations and interventions. Would students be better off under this? — The text highlights that early diagnosis can lead to fluent reading and greater self-empowerment for students.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution calls for recognition of the educational implications of dyslexia to facilitate necessary accommodations and interventions.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill emphasizes the importance of early screening and diagnosis to ensure students receive necessary accommodations for success in school.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
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