Bill · H.R. 730· House(119-HR-730)
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
- Introduced
- 1/24/2025
- Last activity
- 3/25/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Chrissy Houlahan
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act aims to coordinate Federal research and development to modernize STEM education. It focuses on integrating mathematical and statistical modeling, data science, and computational thinking into school curricula. The bill directs the National Science Foundation to provide awards to institutions and nonprofits to advance these innovative educational approaches. It also mandates a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to identify barriers and best practices for implementing these models. These efforts are intended to address a projected shortage of STEM professionals and keep pace with evolving industry needs.
Yes· 3 of 24
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill is directly aimed at improving the quality and relevance of education for K-12 students.
Does this put more money into public schools?+5
The bill authorizes funding specifically to modernize mathematics curricula in public schools.
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill focuses on enhancing educational opportunities for students from prekindergarten 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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Addressing the STEM Skills Shortage: The bill seeks to prepare students for a future where the U.S. is on track to need 1,000,000 additional STEM professionals (Section 2(a)).
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Increased Career Opportunities: By focusing on mathematical modeling, the act helps students prepare for STEM occupations that often offer higher wages, more advancement opportunities, and higher job security (Section 2(a)).
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Support for Underrepresented Groups: The bill directs research and development to include ways to reduce gaps in access for students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM (Section 2(f)).
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Engagement of Girls: The bill notes that girls participate in mathematical modeling challenges at similar levels to boys, which can be a way to encourage continued participation (Section 2(a)).
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Educational Transitions: The act encourages partnerships that address critical transitions, such as moving from high school to college or from school to jobs (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Expiration of Authority: The authority provided to give out awards under this Act is set to expire on September 30, 2029 (Section 4(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For Children+4Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Business Owners+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+5Increases Scientific Research Funding+4Improves College Affordability+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Disability Rights+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 3/25/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 3/24/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1197-1199)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1197-1199)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 730.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1197-1201)
- Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 3/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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