A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)
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, known as the "Accounting STEM Pursuit Act," aims to amend the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program. It seeks to include accounting education and career awareness as part of a well-rounded STEM educational experience. The legislation updates the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to incorporate these changes. Specifically, it modifies section 4104(b)(3)(A)(i) and section 4107(a)(3). The goal is to promote accounting as a component of student education and career awareness.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +3
Would students be better off under this?
The bill expands the educational scope of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program to include accounting.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill specifically aims to increase access to accounting courses for students who are members of groups underrepresented in accounting careers.
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The bill provides enhanced educational and career awareness opportunities for students through grade 12.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased career awareness: The bill adds "accounting education, including accounting career awareness" to the educational standards, which helps students learn about this career path (Section 2, subsection 1).
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Improved access for underrepresented groups: The bill promotes activities to develop and strengthen programs that teach accounting, specifically aiming to increase access to high-quality courses for students through grade 12 who are members of groups underrepresented in accounting careers (Section 2, subsection 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 expands the educational scope of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program to include accounting. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill targets increased access for groups historically underrepresented in accounting careers. Would children be better off under this? — The bill provides enhanced educational and career awareness opportunities for students through grade 12. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill targets increased access for groups historically underrepresented in accounting careers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — By increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for underrepresented groups, the bill can aid social mobility. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill expands career awareness and educational pathways for students entering the workforce.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill expands the scope of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program to include accounting education. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill incorporates accounting into the STEM educational framework.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically aims to increase access to accounting courses for students who are members of groups underrepresented in accounting careers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill promotes accounting career awareness to help prepare students for future employment in the field.
- 7/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada