H.R. 3033 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act
H.R. 3033 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jul 13, 2015, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 13, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 114-124
What it does
Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act or the READ Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to include in its annual congressional budget justification the amount requested for its Research in Disabilities Education program, which advances the goal of broadening the participation and achievement of learners with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 13, 2015
- Passed the HouseOct 26, 2015
- Passed the SenateFeb 3, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 10, 2016
- Became lawFeb 18, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-124. (Feb 18, 2016)
More bills from Lamar Smith in the 114th Congress
Other Education bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 1020: STEM Education Act of 2015
- S. 1177: Every Student Succeeds Act
- H.R. 3594: Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 242: All-Year ACCESS Act
- S. 311: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2015
- S. 439: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2015
- S. 590: Campus Accountability and Safety Act
- H.R. 846: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2015
- H.R. 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act
- H.R. 1833: FAFSA for All Act
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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