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HRES 1466118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing support for designation of the week of September 15 through 21, 2024, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".

Policy Area: Labor and Employment
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 21, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 18, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1466 is a non-binding resolution expressing support for designating the week of September 15 through 21, 2024, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week." The resolution aims to recognize and promote the importance of adult education and family literacy programs. It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill did not advance and is currently classified as failed or expired. No legislative text or detailed provisions are available.

Bottom Line

H.Res.1466 sought to symbolically recognize a week dedicated to adult education and family literacy but did not advance beyond committee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution designates a specific week in September 2024 as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
  • It is a non-binding expression of support without legislative mandates or funding provisions.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Adult learners seeking education opportunities', 'Family literacy programs and educators', 'Organizations promoting adult education and literacy', 'Potentially the broader workforce and communities benefiting from improved literacy']

Potential Concerns

['No direct funding or enforcement mechanisms are included, limiting practical impact.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it does not create legal obligations or programmatic changes.', 'The lack of detailed text limits clarity on specific goals or implementation strategies.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the Education and the Workforce Committee. It aligns with ongoing congressional interest in education and workforce development issues but did not receive further legislative action before expiring.

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Indirect Effects

['Increased public awareness and recognition of adult education and family literacy issues.', 'Potential encouragement for local or state governments and organizations to promote literacy programs during the designated week.', 'Support for advocacy efforts related to adult education and workforce development.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is a symbolic resolution without binding authority, funding, or detailed provisions, limiting oversight complexity. Transparency considerations focus on tracking such resolutions as indicators of congressional priorities and public messaging rather than direct policy changes.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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