National STEM Week Act

Sponsored bySen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]IA· Introduced 14 March 2025

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3 March 2026·4 months ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 4 September 2025

National STEM Week Act

This bill requires the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on STEM to designate a week each calendar year as National STEM Week. (STEM refers to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.)

During this established week, the committee must encourage educational institutions (i.e., elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education) to participate in the week and also encourage families of students attending these educational institutions to participate in STEM activities. Additionally, the committee must encourage STEM industries to (1) engage with students enrolled in educational institutions by providing mentorship programs, site visits, and guest lectures; and (2) support STEM education initiatives at these educational institutions through funding, resources, and expertise.

The committee must annually report to Congress on the activities conducted during the established week.

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Received in the House.
3 March 2026 · Floor
Held at the desk.
3 March 2026 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
3 March 2026 · Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S716)
26 February 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
26 February 2026 · Floor
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 339.
12 February 2026 · Calendars
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.
12 February 2026 · Committee
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.
12 February 2026 · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
21 October 2025 · Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
14 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
14 March 2025 · IntroReferral