Bill · S. 1070· Senate(119-S-1070)
National STEM Week Act
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/3/2026 — Held at the desk.
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Awaiting House
What this bill would do
The National STEM Week Act aims to establish a National STEM Week to promote American innovation. This week is intended to enhance STEM education pathways for all students, including those in rural, urban, and underserved communities. The act amends the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 to designate this week each calendar year. It outlines various purposes, such as showcasing diverse career pathways and encouraging family engagement. Additionally, it directs the committee to facilitate industry involvement through mentorship and resources. The authority for these activities is set to expire five years after the act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would students be better off under this?+4
The entire act is designed to enhance educational pathways and career opportunities for students.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
Promoting innovation through STEM education is intended to bolster national economic competitiveness.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The act targets early educational stages and family engagement to spark STEM interest.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Educational Opportunities: The act seeks to enhance access to quality STEM education across all demographics and regions to address disparities (Section 2).
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Career Preparation: By facilitating partnerships between educational institutions and industry leaders, students can receive real-world applications and mentorship opportunities (Section 3, subsection (e)(2)(D)).
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Diverse Career Awareness: The designation of the week aims to showcase diverse career pathways within STEM fields in both classroom and informal learning environments (Section 3, subsection (e)(2)(B)).
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Family Involvement: The act encourages family engagement with STEM activities at home to help create a better learning environment (Section 3, subsection (e)(2)(C)).
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Industry Support for Students: The bill encourages STEM industries to engage with students through site visits, guest lectures, and mentorship programs (Section 3, subsection (e)(3)(C)(i)).
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Resource and Expertise Sharing: The act encourages industries to support educational institutions through the provision of funding, resources, and expertise (Section 3, subsection (e)(3)(C)(ii)).
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Local Empowerment: The bill supports States and local communities in developing their own STEM Week activities and resources tailored to their specific landscapes (Section 3, subsection (e)(2)(E)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Temporary Duration of Benefits: The authority to designate National STEM Week and carry out its described programs and activities is set to expire 5 years after the date of enactment (Section 3, subsection (e)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+4Good For Business Owners+2Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2Increases Public School Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 3/3/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 2/26/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S716)
- 2/12/2026
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-110.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 339.
- 10/21/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 3/14/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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