A Democratic bill with 14 Democratic cosponsors · See all 14 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill updates and reauthorizes the research experiences for undergraduates program at the National Science Foundation. It directs the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to higher education institutions and non-profits to give undergraduate students hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math research experiences. The program specifically focuses on recruiting students from schools with limited research opportunities, such as community colleges and minority-serving institutions. It also provides funding for student travel, housing, stipends, and faculty mentorship support. Additionally, the legislation authorizes one hundred million dollars for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2032 to run the program.
Yes· 3 of 21
- Scored +8
Would students be better off under this?
The entire bill is dedicated to funding undergraduate research, mentorship, travel, housing, and professional development.
- Scored +8
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The legislation provides substantial authorized appropriations for undergraduate science and engineering research experiences.
- Scored +7
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Undergraduate college students directly benefit from hands-on research opportunities, stipends, and professional development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 514(a)(1) and Section 514(a)(2)(A): At least half of the students at summer research sites must be recruited from schools with limited science, technology, engineering, and math research opportunities, such as community colleges, minority-serving institutions, and rural or emerging research schools. This is a positive step because it opens up big-time research chances for students who normally wouldn't get them.
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Section 514(a)(2)(C): Mentors and students must be supported with an appropriate salary or stipend. This helps everyday folks by making sure students aren't working for free and can afford to participate.
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Section 514(a)(4)(B): Award funds can be used to support student travel, housing, and accessibility accommodations. This is beneficial because it removes practical, everyday roadblocks that stop people from taking part in these programs.
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Section 514(a)(4)(F): Funds support student professional development, including training for a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environment. This protects everyday students by pushing for safer and more respectful workspaces.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific provisions or sections that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The entire bill is dedicated to funding undergraduate research, mentorship, travel, housing, and professional development. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Undergraduate college students directly benefit from hands-on research opportunities, stipends, and professional development. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The program emphasizes outreach and recruitment from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority-serving institutions. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The program explicitly prioritizes participation from Hispanic-serving institutions and other minority-serving colleges. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Financial support including stipends, housing, and travel allowances makes research programs accessible to low-income students. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Tribal Colleges and Universities as well as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions are explicitly included in recruitment targets. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions are included in the targeted minority-serving institution outreach. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-income families benefit from expanded paid internship and research opportunities for their college-aged children. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The legislation mandates recruitment from higher education institutions located near or serving rural communities. Would women be better off under this? — Broadening participation initiatives in STEM help increase representation for underrepresented groups, including women.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The legislation provides substantial authorized appropriations for undergraduate science and engineering research experiences. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill authorizes $100 million per year from 2027 through 2032 for undergraduate research programs at higher education institutions. Does this make college cost less? — Providing student stipends, housing, and travel support helps lower the financial barriers of participating in academic research.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The legislation specifically targets recruitment from minority-serving institutions to broaden participation in STEM. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Award funds specifically support accessibility accommodations to reduce barriers for student participation. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Providing stipends and paid research experiences can help economically disadvantaged students access career opportunities.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill authorizes $100 million annually for the National Science Foundation's research experiences for undergraduates program.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in STEM education and research experiences helps build a highly skilled workforce that drives long-term economic innovation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill prioritizes outreach and recruitment of students from institutions serving rural communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a comprehensive report to Congress assessing program outcomes, resources, and recruitment efforts.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Strengthening overall STEM research capabilities indirectly supports technological readiness including cybersecurity.
- 10/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2026
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 8/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York