Bill · H.R. 6591· House(119-HR-6591)
Computer Science for All Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/10/2025
- Last activity
- 12/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Luz Rivas
- Cosponsors
- - 22 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Computer Science for All Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of Education to implement a program to expand access to computer science education. The goal is to provide students with computer science instruction starting in prekindergarten through grade 12. This initiative aims to address gaps in STEAM education for underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and low-income students. Grants will be awarded to states, local educational agencies, and eligible tribal schools to support teacher training and curriculum expansion. The bill seeks to create a model for national replication of these education efforts.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill expands educational opportunities for students from prekindergarten through grade 12.
Does this put more money into public schools?+7
The bill authorizes $250 million annually in grants to support computer science education in schools.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The bill provides vocational preparation for the future workforce through computer science instruction.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased access to essential skills: The bill aims to ensure every high school student has access to computer science education within five years of receiving funds (Section 4(b)(1)). This is considered positive because computer science and technology use are increasingly essential for all individuals (Section 2(2)).
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Support for underrepresented groups: The program targets the reduction of enrollment and academic achievement gaps for minorities, girls, and students from low-income families (Section 4(b)(3)). This addresses findings that women of color and certain minority groups face achievement gaps in science and engineering (Section 2(6)).
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Workforce preparation: The bill provides for preparing students for rapidly evolving technologies, such as artificial intelligence (Section 4(b)(6)). This is relevant as computer science and information jobs are expected to grow by 20 percent by 2034 (Section 2(1)).
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Enhanced educational resources: Grant funds can be used for training teachers, expanding high-quality learning materials, and providing student mentoring (Section 4(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited equipment funding: There is a restriction that no more than 15 percent of a grant may be used to purchase equipment (Section 4(c)(3)).
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 Children+7Good For African Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Native Americans+6Good For Women+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Rural Residents+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+6Improves Racial Equity+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+7Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- 1/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/12/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 12/18/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Bill FosterDemocrat · Illinois
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Glenn IveyDemocrat · Maryland
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida