Bill · H.R. 3054· House(119-HR-3054)

RESEARCHER Act

Age: 54 years

Virginia

Introduced: 4/29/2025
Last activity: 4/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsored by: Jennifer McClellan
Cosponsors: - 21 - 0

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "RESEARCHER Act," requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to create policy guidelines for Federal research agencies. These guidelines aim to address the financial instability faced by graduate and postdoctoral researchers. The guidelines should cover topics like increasing stipends, improving access to healthcare, housing, and food, and managing childcare costs. Federal agencies are then expected to implement these policies and share them with researchers. Additionally, the bill mandates data collection and studies by the National Science Foundation and the National Academies to better understand these financial challenges.

Yes· 3 of 13

Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill provides financial relief and support for graduate and postdoctoral researchers, who are typically in this age demographic.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill directly targets the economic needs of graduate students through increased stipends and better access to essential services.
Does this make college cost less?+5
The bill addresses the financial instability of graduate researchers by providing guidelines for increased stipends and cost-of-living support.