Bill · S. 3784· Senate(119-S-3784)
Accounting STEM Pursuit Act
- Introduced
- 2/5/2026
- Last activity
- 2/5/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)
- Sponsored by
- Susan Collins
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Accounting STEM Pursuit Act," aims to amend the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program. It seeks to include accounting education and career awareness as part of a well-rounded STEM educational experience. The legislation updates the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to incorporate these changes. Specifically, it modifies section 4104(b)(3)(A)(i) and section 4107(a)(3). The goal is to promote accounting as a component of student education and career awareness.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would students be better off under this?+3
The bill expands the educational scope of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program to include accounting.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The bill specifically aims to increase access to accounting courses for students who are members of groups underrepresented in accounting careers.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The bill provides enhanced educational and career awareness opportunities for students 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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Increased career awareness: The bill adds "accounting education, including accounting career awareness" to the educational standards, which helps students learn about this career path (Section 2, subsection 1).
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Improved access for underrepresented groups: The bill promotes activities to develop and strengthen programs that teach accounting, specifically aiming to increase access to high-quality courses for students through grade 12 who are members of groups underrepresented in accounting careers (Section 2, subsection 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2
- 7/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada