Bill · S. 3040· Senate(119-S-3040)

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act of 2025

Age: 66 years

Minnesota

Introduced: 10/23/2025
Last activity: 10/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsored by: Amy Klobuchar
Cosponsors: - 0 - 1

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act of 2025'', aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It specifically seeks to modify the requirements of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship. The legislation changes certain timeframes within the existing scholarship framework. Additionally, it introduces new criteria regarding the order in which educational assistance is used.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Enhances and restructures STEM scholarship opportunities specifically for eligible veterans.
Would students be better off under this?+5
Makes it easier for students to meet educational benchmarks for the STEM scholarship.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill modifies the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship to ease credit requirements and prioritize veterans who need extended educational assistance.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

New priority groups for assistance: The bill introduces new subparagraphs in subsection (c)(1) that address individuals who have used the maximum number of months of their entitled educational assistance. It also includes individuals pursuing a post-secondary program with a declared major in a field mentioned in subsection (b)(3)(A)(i). (Section 2, subsection (c)(1))

Potential Negative Impacts for People

Reduced timeframes: The bill changes specific numbers within the scholarship requirements, striking 60'' to insert 45'' and striking 90'' to insert 67.5''. (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (3), subparagraph (A)(ii))
New sequence of benefit usage: The bill adds a requirement that an individual can only use the benefit under this section after they have used all of the educational assistance they are entitled to under this chapter. (Section 2, subsection (d), paragraph (5))

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 Students+5Good For Veterans+5Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3
National Security And Foreign Policy: Improves Veterans Benefits+5
Education And Technology: Improves College Affordability+4