Bill · H.R. 10347· House(119-HR-10347)
Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/10/2026
- Last activity
- 9/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to increase access to data literacy education. The program aims to support students from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary levels to improve data reasoning and STEM skills. It provides for the development of curricula, professional development for educators, and increased access to learning materials. Additionally, the bill mandates reporting on student demographics and the effectiveness of the grants. Finally, it amends existing law to include statistics regarding secondary school STEM teachers.
Yes· 3 of 30
Would students be better off under this?+9
Directly benefits students from pre-K through postsecondary with new educational programs.
Would children be better off under this?+7
Provides increased access to data literacy education starting at the pre-kindergarten level.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7
Improves postsecondary education and workforce preparation for young adults.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill authorizes additional government spending of $10 million annually.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill increases spending through the creation of a new grant program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased access to specialized education: The bill establishes a grant program to increase access to data literacy and data science education for students at various levels, from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary (Section 101).
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Workforce development: The legislation seeks to build the United States STEM workforce by providing access to talent across the socioeconomic spectrum and diverse geographies (Section 2).
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Support for underrepresented groups: The bill aims to reduce enrollment and opportunity gaps for underrepresented students in STEM fields (Section 102).
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Improved career readiness: Education provided through these grants is intended to ensure graduates have the skills necessary to compete in a 21st-century workforce that relies heavily on data (Section 2).
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Enhanced professional skills for educators: The funds can be used for providing evidence-based professional development and training for educators transitioning into data science and statistics (Section 103).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+9Good For Children+7Good For Young Adults+7Good For African Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Native Americans+6Good For Women+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Business Owners+4Good For Men+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For White Americans+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For High Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+5Increases Scientific Research Funding+3Improves Data Privacy+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2Improves International Trade+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 3 Cosponsors 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.
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