Bill · S.Res. 508· Senate(119-SRES-508)
A resolution designating November 8, 2025, as "National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Day" and celebrating the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in education and the workforce in the United States.
- Introduced
- 11/19/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8244; text: CR S8244)
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates November 8, 2025, as "National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Day." It serves to celebrate the importance of these fields within the United States education system and the workforce. The resolution highlights that STEM occupations are projected to grow significantly over the next decade. It also notes current disparities regarding college preparedness and workforce representation for women, Hispanic workers, and Black workers. Finally, the Senate urges the American people to observe this day through various programs and activities.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+1
The bill aims to inspire students through STEM-related programs and activities.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution calls attention to the low percentage of Black workers in the STEM workforce.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution calls attention to the low percentage of Hispanic workers in the STEM workforce.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of STEM Importance: By celebrating these fields in education and the workforce, the resolution highlights their value to the country (Section 2).
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Community Engagement: The resolution urges people to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities, which can help inspire students to consider STEM career paths (Section s and Preamble).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
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 African Americans+1Good For Children+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- 11/19/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8244; text: CR S8244)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia