Bill · H.R. 10173· House(119-HR-10173)
NSF REU Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/27/2026
- Last activity
- 8/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Luz Rivas
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- 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
Would students be better off under this?+8
The entire bill is dedicated to funding undergraduate research, mentorship, travel, housing, and professional development.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+8
The legislation provides substantial authorized appropriations for undergraduate science and engineering research experiences.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+8Good For Young Adults+7Good For African Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Native Americans+6Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Women+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+8Increases Public School Funding+7Improves College Affordability+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- 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
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
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