119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 12, 2026
Science of Reading Act of 2026
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Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Reported to House (Jun 29, 2026)
Science of Reading Act of 2026
This bill revises the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant program to prioritize literacy instruction that is aligned to the science of reading.
Under the bill, science of reading is defined as an interdisciplinary body of evidence-based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing that (1) identifies instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing as essential components to skilled reading; (2) demonstrates the importance of background knowledge, oral language, the connection between reading and writing, and strong writing instruction; (3) explains why some students have difficulty with reading and writing; and (4) does not use a three-cueing model. Three-cueing model means an instructional approach or model that (1) uses meaning drawn from context, pictures, or syntax as the primary basis for teaching word recognition; or (2) teaches visual memory as the primary basis for word recognition.
Current law authorizes competitive CLSD grants to state educational agencies (SEAs) and, through them, competitive subgrants to local educational agencies for the development and implementation of a comprehensive literacy instruction plan, professional development, and other activities. Eligible early childhood education programs may also receive subgrants for early literacy services.
The bill (1) specifies that comprehensive literacy instruction for CLSD grants does not include the use of a three-cueing model, and (2) requires the Department of Education and SEAs to prioritize awarding CLSD grants and subgrants for evidence-based activities that are aligned to the science of reading.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5911)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7890.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5911-5913)
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 623.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-717.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-717.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…onals Act H.R.6677, Professional Degree Restoration Act H.R.9289/S.4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act Literacy and the science of reading, including H.R.7890, Science of Reading Act and S.4689, READ Act Accreditation for institutions of higher education, including through Department of Education rulemaking S.278, Ki…
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NATIONAL PARENTS UNION ACTION FUND INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL PARENTS UNION ACTION FUND INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
Amount not reported
…Literacy State Development Grant Program to align with the Science of Reading. Worked with the House of Representatives and the Senate on supporting the bill. H.R. 7890 The Science of Reading Act (Support): A bill that bans three cueing as an allowable use in the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants. Worked with the…
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: INDIANA UNIVERSITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
Specific Lobbying Activity: Issues relating to Title IV financial aid programs. Updates on enrollment and program offerings at IU. H.R. 7890, the Science of Reading Act of 2026.
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NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 23, 2026 · issue area: Education
$670,000
Spent on own lobbying
…272, Parent PLUS Loan Fairness & Responsibility Act S 4733/HR 9245, Beginning Educators Mentorship & Retention Act S 4689, Reading Excellence & Achievement Act HR 7890, Science of Reading Act HR 9474, Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act S 3321, FAIR Leave Act HR 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act HR 7259, Military Dependents…
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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$410,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R.9289/S.4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act S.4269, Restoring College Access and Affordability Act Literacy and the science of reading, including H.R.7890, Science of Reading Act and S.4689, READ Act Unionization of higher education faculty and staff, generally Accreditation for institutions of higher education H…
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NATIONAL PARENTS UNION ACTION FUND INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL PARENTS UNION ACTION FUND INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 15, 2026 · issue area: Education
Amount not reported
…Literacy State Development Grant Program to align with the Science of Reading. Worked with the House of Representatives and the Senate on supporting the bill. H.R. 7890 The Science of Reading Act (Support) : A bill that bans three cueing as an allowable use in the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants. Worked with th…
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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$490,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ief for Academic Debt Using Assisted Tax Efficiency (GRADUATE) Act Students Not Profits Act (not yet introduced) Literacy and the science of reading, including H.R.7890, Science of Reading Act S.4056, Proprietary Education Oversight Task Force Act S.1558, Understanding the True Cost of College Act Unionization of higher educat…
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