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119th Congress · H.R. 7890 · Passed Origin

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.

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Science of Reading Act of 2026
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · [R-IN-9] · H001093
    Rep-IN-9 current · 2 terms · @RepHouchin · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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H001093
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Erin Houchin
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Erin
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Suzanne
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Houchin
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1976-09-24
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IN
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9
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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342 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1409
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342 Cannon House Office Building
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202-225-5315
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none

Committee memberships (7)

  • Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (house) · house · rank 8
  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 12
  • Health (house) · house · rank 14
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 22 · site
  • House Committee on Rules (house) · house · rank 5 · site
  • House Committee on the Budget (house) · house · rank 18 · site
  • Legislative and Budget Process (house) · house · rank 3

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District offices (1)

  • 104 W Hackberry St, Salem, IN, 47167 · 812-288-3999 · 38.6085429,-86.1042166

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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HOUCHIN, ERIN
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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09
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2025-07-15
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2025-07-15
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$1,856,572.42
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$1,415,550.66
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$1,183,065.62
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (3)

  • Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] · [D-NY-22] · M001231 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-12 · original
    Dem-NY-22 current · 1 term · @JohnMannionNY22 · 1 district office
  • Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3] · [R-CA-3] · K000401 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-12 · original
    Ind-CA-3 current · 2 terms · @RepKiley · 1 district office
  • Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] · [R-NC-5] · F000450 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-18
    Rep-NC-5 current · 11 terms · @VirginiaFoxx · 2 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-09-17T17:23:29ZReferred To
  • Education and Workforce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-06-29T16:13:38ZReported By
    2026-03-17T19:30:07ZMarkup By
    2026-03-12T13:30:45ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (15)

  • 2026-09-17IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 2026-09-16 13:10:39FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-09-16 13:10:32FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5911)
  • 2026-09-16 13:10:32Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • 2026-09-16 12:54:04FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7890.
  • 2026-09-16 12:54:03FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5911-5913)
  • 2026-09-16 12:54:02FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-06-29CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 623.
  • 2026-06-29CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-717.
  • 2026-06-29Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-717.
  • 2026-03-17Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
  • 2026-03-17Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-03-12IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • 2026-03-12IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-03-12IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-09-23T04:53:19Z
    Science of Reading Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-09-18T05:23:20Z
    Science of Reading Act of 2026
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-09-18T05:23:20Z
    To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to exclude certain instructional approaches from comprehensive literacy instruction, to prioritize certain funds to promote the use of evidence-based literacy instruction and supports aligned to the science of reading, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-06-30T07:08:28Z
    Science of Reading Act of 2026
  • Display Title2026-03-13T08:23:27Z
    Science of Reading Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-03-13T08:23:26Z
    Science of Reading Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-03-13T08:19:25Z
    To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to exclude certain instructional approaches from comprehensive literacy instruction, to prioritize certain funds to promote the use of evidence-based literacy instruction and supports aligned to the science of reading, and for other purposes.

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Summaries

07 · 2026-06-29 · Reported to House

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.

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Laws

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  • H. Rept. 119-717

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