A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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
The National STEM Week Act aims to establish a designated week each year to promote American innovation and improve STEM education pathways. This initiative targets all students, including those in underserved, urban, and rural communities. The National Science and Technology Foundation Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CoSTEM) will lead the designation and activities. The program focuses on highlighting STEM importance, showcasing career paths, and encouraging family engagement. It also seeks to build partnerships between educational institutions and industry leaders. Finally, the Act requires annual reporting to Congress to evaluate the impact and participation of these activities.
Yes· 3 of 20
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill is directly designed to enhance educational pathways, mentorship, and career awareness for students.
- Scored +4
Is this likely to grow the economy?
Strengthening the STEM workforce is intended to boost American innovation and economic competitiveness.
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The bill encourages engagement with students in elementary and secondary schools through STEM activities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Educational Pathways: The bill aims to improve STEM education pathways for all students, specifically including those in rural, urban, and underserved communities (Introduction/Section 2).
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Career Awareness: The program seeks to showcase diverse career pathways within STEM fields in both classroom and informal learning settings (Section 4(a)(2)).
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Family Involvement: It encourages families to engage with STEM activities at home to create a better learning environment (Section 4(a)(3) and Section 4(b)(2)).
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Mentorship and Real-World Experience: Through partnerships with industry leaders, students can receive mentorship, site visits, and guest lectures (Section 4(a)(4) and Section 4(b)(3)).
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Local Empowerment: The act supports States and local communities in creating their own STEM Week activities tailored to their specific industrial and educational needs (Section 4(a)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 bill is directly designed to enhance educational pathways, mentorship, and career awareness for students. Would children be better off under this? — The bill encourages engagement with students in elementary and secondary schools through STEM activities. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — It highlights diverse career pathways and mentorship opportunities relevant to students and young adults. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill encourages industry partnerships that can provide a skilled talent pipeline for businesses. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The focus on underserved communities aims to provide better educational and career opportunities to low-income groups. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes rural communities in its mission to improve STEM access. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes urban communities in its mission to improve STEM access. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The aim to address educational gaps in underserved communities can benefit these demographics. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The aim to address educational gaps in underserved communities can benefit these demographics. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Focusing on underserved communities can provide positive outcomes for Native American students. Would women be better off under this? — Promoting diverse career pathways in STEM can help improve gender representation in these fields.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Strengthening the STEM workforce is intended to boost American innovation and economic competitiveness. Is this likely to create jobs? — By promoting STEM education and industry partnerships, the bill helps prepare a workforce for high-demand sectors.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires annual reports to Congress, increasing transparency regarding STEM participation and impact. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill explicitly supports states and local communities in developing their own tailored activities. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill mandates a national week through the NSF Committee, increasing federal oversight of STEM awareness.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — By promoting STEM, the bill fosters an environment conducive to scientific advancement and research. Does this put more money into public schools? — While not direct funding, it encourages educational institutions to engage in new STEM programming.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically includes rural communities in its scope for enhancing STEM pathways.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill aims to address disparities in STEM participation by targeting underserved communities.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Josh HarderDemocrat · California