READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2023
The READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2023 extends the authorization period for the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act (commonly known as the READ Act) from five to ten fiscal years. This change allows U.S. international education programs, administered by agencies like USAID, to operate without annual reauthorization for a longer period. The bill directly affects programs providing educational support in developing countries, such as teacher training and literacy initiatives. The key mechanism is amending Section 4(a) of the existing law to adjust the funding duration, ensuring continued program stability.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2023
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Jan 31, 2023
Last action May 16, 2024
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Jan 31, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
lower
Jan 31, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 81 co-sponsors
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Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
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Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
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Adam Smith
DDemocratic
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Al Green
DDemocratic
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Ami Bera
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Andy Kim
DDemocratic
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Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
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Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
RRepublican
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Becca Balint
DDemocratic
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