US HR721 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 29 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-29 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 29 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-29 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes illiteracy as a national crisis, which disproportionately affects African-American and Hispanic males. Affirms the goal of reducing adult illiteracy by 50% in these target populations and by 25% throughout the country in the coming decade. Encourages public and private entities to adopt and support literacy initiatives. Encourages the creation of local partnerships among service providers to better meet the needs of adult learners.
Title
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that bolstering literacy among African-American and Hispanic men is an urgent national priority.
Sponsors
| Rep. Hansen Clarke [D-MI] | Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-29 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
Subjects
Adult education and literacy
Education
Language arts
Minority education
National and community service
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Education
Language arts
Minority education
National and community service
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/721/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres721/BILLS-112hres721ih.pdf |
