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US HR66
Resolution
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Grace Meng
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AI Summary
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House Resolution introduced January 24, 2025 (International Day of Education) affirming U.S. commitment to improving global access to quality, inclusive public education, with emphasis on girls, children with disabilities, and those in emergency settings
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Cites that 251 million children are out of school globally, 3 out of 4 children in low- and middle-income countries cannot read simple text, and 49% of school-aged refugee children were out of school in 2024
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Notes USAID's FY2023 global education programs reached over 44 million learners, provided meals to 3.5 million children across 34 countries, and delivered educational interventions to 19.4 million young women and girls
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Calls on the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator to use diplomatic, humanitarian, and development means to promote quality education access worldwide and integrate education into all humanitarian response efforts
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References the bipartisan READ Act passed in 2017 and reauthorized in 2024 for five additional years as demonstration of congressional commitment to global education
Legislative Description
Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world.
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
1/24/2025