About the bill
President Obama signed into law a bipartisan measure that directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to set aside at least $2.5 million in its annual budget for dyslexia research, with a focus on early identification of children and students, professional development for teachers and administrators, and curricula development and evidence-based educational tools.
According to the Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act (H.R. 3033), or READ Act, as many as 8.5 million American school children may have dyslexia.
“Despite the prevalence of dyslexia, many Americans remain undiagnosed, untreated and silently struggle at school or work,” said Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), who introduced the READ Act last July with Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA). “We need to enable those with dyslexia to achieve their maximum potential. I am glad that the House …
Sponsor and status
114th Congress (2015–2017)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Feb 18, 2016
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on February 18, 2016.
32 Cosponsors (18 Republicans, 14 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“President Signs Smith Dyslexia Bill Into Law”
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Rep. Lamar Smith [R-TX21, 1987-2018]
(Sponsor)
on Feb 18, 2016
“Smith, House Vote to Boost Dyslexia Research”
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Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
(Co-sponsor)
on Oct 27, 2015
“THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS - October 23, 2015”
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Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP]
on Oct 26, 2015
History
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Jul 13, 2015
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Introduced
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Sep 30, 2015
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Considered by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
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Oct 8, 2015
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Ordered Reported
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Oct 26, 2015
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Feb 3, 2016
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Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)
The Senate passed the bill with changes not in the House version and sent it back to the House to approve the changes. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Feb 4, 2016
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House Agreed to Changes
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was without objection so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Feb 18, 2016
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 3033 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 3033. This is the one from the 114th Congress.
This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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