Protect the right of students to access diverse books and educational materials in public schools and libraries.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Right to Read Act of 2025?
The Right to Read Act of 2025 remains in the House Committee on Education and Workforce as of July 2025. The committee members must hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and die in this stage. No action has occurred on this legislation since December 3, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Right to Read Act of 2025 (H.R. 6440 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since December 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1307 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1307 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2889 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2889 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
