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Open Books, Open Doors Act

3/26/2026, 6:16 PM

Summary of Bill S 4028

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress, Senate Bill 4028 on March 9, 2026, aims to expand equitable access to developmentally-appropriate literacy materials, programs, and family engagement in reading, particularly focusing on underserved communities. It seeks to bolster the link between literacy and long-term academic and economic achievement.

Current Status of Bill S 4028

Bill S 4028 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2026. Bill S 4028 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 9, 2026.  Bill S 4028's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4028

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4028

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4028

A bill to expand equitable access to developmentally-appropriate literacy materials, programs, and family engagement in reading, especially in underserved communities, and strengthen the connection between literacy and long-term academic and economic success.
A bill to expand equitable access to developmentally-appropriate literacy materials, programs, and family engagement in reading, especially in underserved communities, and strengthen the connection between literacy and long-term academic and economic success.

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