The National Literacy Act of 1991 is a comprehensive approach for improving the literacy and basic skill levels of adults by coordinating, integrating, and investing in adult and family literacy programs at the federal, state, and local levels. The legislation provides for research and program delivery. All sectors, including public, community-based, volunteer, business, and industry programs, are involved in the provision of literacy services. This document records the text of the act as amended by and reported out of the Committee on Education and Labor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The document also includes the following: (1) an explanation of the background and need for the legislation and an explanation of the bill by its six titles (Literacy: Strategic Planning, Research, and Coordination; Workforce Literacy; Investment in Literacy; Business Leadership for Employment Skills; Books for Families; and Literacy for Incarcerated Individuals); (2) a cost estimate for implementation of the legislation; and (3) a section-by-section analysis of the bill. (KC)