# Bipartisan literacy bill focuses on phonics

> Bipartisan bill targets federal literacy grants for phonics-based reading programs.
- Title: Bipartisan literacy bill focuses on phonics · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Bipartisan bill targets federal literacy grants for phonics-based reading programs. A bipartisan bill directs federal literacy grants to phonics-based…
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- Published: 2026-09-22T22:24:59.638+00:00
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- Topics: science of reading act, phonics, dyslexia, federal literacy grants, house bill, senate, news, local
## Bipartisan bill targets literacy grants
A bipartisan bill in Congress would direct federal literacy grants toward reading programs based on phonics.
## Rep. Erin Houchin sponsors bill
Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) is sponsoring the Science of Reading Act of 2026, prioritizing federal literacy grants for phonics-based programs.
## Houchin emphasizes phonics benefits
Houchin said phonics works best for kids with dyslexia and all students, not the three-queueing method.
## Houchin shares personal connection
Houchin said her son has dyslexia, making literacy a personal issue for her as a policymaker.
## Bill passes House with bipartisan support
The bill passed the House last week with bipartisan support and now sits in the Senate for consideration before December.
## Senate leader supports bill
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) chairs the education committee and called the bill a good first step for Congress to act before year-end.
## Key takeaway

A bipartisan bill directs federal literacy grants to phonics-based reading programs to help students with dyslexia and other learning challenges.