National STEM Week Act
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 by Sen. Joni Ernst
The Senate passed it. The House has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Mar 3, 2026Held at the desk.
- Mar 3, 2026Received in the House.
- Mar 3, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Feb 26, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S716)
- Feb 26, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Feb 12, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 339.
- Feb 12, 2026Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-110.
- Oct 21, 2025Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Mar 14, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Mar 14, 2025Introduced in Senate