Prospectus Certification by Investment Company (Form 497J)

November 5, 2025

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Division of Investment Management

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC 20549

Re: The Growth Fund of America

File Nos. 002-14728 and 811-00862

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Rule 497(j), I hereby certify that no changes have been made to the forms of prospectus and statement of additional information since the electronic filing on October 31, 2025 of Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 120 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Amendment No. 79 under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Sincerely,

/s/ Julie E. Lawton

Julie E. Lawton

Secretary