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H.R. 3033Became Law

Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Feb 18, 2016)

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.

(Sec. 4) Subject to the availability of appropriations, NSF must devote specified funding to support research on learning disabilities, including dyslexia, with the goal of practical application. 

What just happenedFeb 18, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-124.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21](R-TX)Sponsor
32 cosponsors14 D18 R
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32cosponsors2committees28actions1amendments9subjects
  1. Feb 18, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-124.

  2. Feb 18, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-124.

  3. Feb 18, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Feb 18, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Feb 10, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Feb 10, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Feb 4, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Feb 4, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H584)

  9. Feb 4, 2016NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H584)

  10. Feb 4, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H584)

  11. Feb 4, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Feb 3, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Feb 3, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Feb 3, 2016Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S632)

  15. Feb 3, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S632)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  16. Feb 3, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S632)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  17. Oct 27, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  18. Oct 26, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  19. Oct 26, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7184)

  20. Oct 26, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7184)

  21. Oct 26, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3033.

  22. Oct 26, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7184-7187)

  23. Oct 26, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  24. Oct 8, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  25. Oct 8, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  26. Jul 13, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  27. Jul 13, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Jul 13, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawFeb 18, 201649

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.

(Sec. 4) Subject to the availability of appropriations, NSF must devote specified funding to support research on learning disabilities, including dyslexia, with the goal of practical application. 

Passed Senate amendedFeb 3, 201635

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.

(Sec. 4) Subject to the availability of appropriations, NSF must devote specified funding to support research on learning disabilities, including dyslexia, with the goal of practical application. 

Passed House amendedOct 26, 201536

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.

(Sec. 4) Subject to the availability of appropriations, NSF must devote specified funding to support dyslexia research with the goal of practical application. 

Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2015

Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act or the READ Act

This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to devote specified funding to support dyslexia research with the goal of practical application. The NSF must 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.

Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act — Informed