National STEM Week Act

Mike Carey

Republican · OH · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

• Joyce Beatty (D-OH-3)Original· 2025-03-14
• Josh Harder (D-CA-9)· 2025-07-16

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-03-14

Source: Congress.gov

This bill would establish an official National STEM Week to recognize and promote science, technology, engineering, and math education across the country. The designation would encourage schools, businesses, and organizations to highlight STEM careers and learning opportunities to students of all ages. The measure aims to increase awareness about the importance of these fields and potentially inspire more young people to pursue education and careers in STEM-related areas.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 2104 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2104 To establish a National STEM Week to promote American innovation and enhance STEM education pathways for all students, including those in rural, urban, and underserved communities. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2025 Mr. Carey (for himself and Mrs. Beatty) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish a National STEM Week to promote American innovation and enhance STEM education pathways for all students, including those in rural, urban, and underserved communities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National STEM Week Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are crucial to the economic competitiveness and innovative capacity of the United States. (2) There exists a need to enhance access to quality STEM education across all demographics and regions to address disparities in STEM participation and to ensure a diverse and capable future workforce. (3) Informal and formal learning environments, including afterschool programs and at-home activities, play significant roles in stimulating interest and proficiency in STEM subjects. (4) Collaborations between educational institutions, industry partners, and communities can effectively inspire and prepare students for careers in STEM. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL STEM WEEK. The National Science and Technology Foundation Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CoSTEM) education, in consultation with other relevant stakeholders, shall designate a week each calendar year as ``National STEM Week''. SEC. 4. PURPOSES OF NATIONAL STEM WEEK. (a) Purposes.--The purposes of National STEM Week are, through the programs and activities described subsection (b), to-- (1) highlight the importance of STEM education in educational institutions across the country; (2) showcase diverse career pathways within STEM fields in both classroom settings and informal learning environments; (3) encourage family engagement with STEM activities at home to foster a conducive learning environment; (4) facilitate partnerships between educational institutions and industry leaders to provide students with real-world applications and mentorship opportunities in STEM fields; and (5) support States and local communities in developing and promoting their own STEM Week activities and resources, tailored to their unique educational and industrial landscapes. (b) Programs and Activities.--During National STEM Week, the National Science and Technology Foundation Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CoSTEM) shall carry out the following: (1) Educational activities.--Encourage educational institutions to participate in National STEM Week. (2) Community and family engagement.--Encourage families of students attending the educational institutions participating in National STEM Week to participate in STEM activities. (3) Industry involvement.--Encourage STEM industries to-- (A) engage with students enrolled in educational institutions by providing mentorship programs, site visits, and guest lectures; and (B) support STEM education initiatives at such educational institutions through funding, resources, and expertise. SEC. 5. REPORTING AND EVALUATION. Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter, the National Science and Technology Foundation Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CoSTEM) shall submit to Congress a report detailing the activities conducted under National STEM Week, including-- (1) a summary of nationwide participation and activities; (2) an analysis of the impact of these activities on improving STEM education and closing educational gaps; and (3) recommendations for improving future STEM Weeks based on feedback from participants and stakeholders. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Educational institution.--The term ``educational…

institution'' means any elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (2) Elementary school; secondary school.--The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (3) Industry leader.--The term ``industry leader'' means an individual in a leadership position within an industry partner who has the authority to make strategic decisions and allocate resources to support the purposes of National STEM Week. (4) Industry partner.--The term ``industry partner'' means a for-profit or nonprofit entity seeking to support the purposes of National STEM Week. (5) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (6) STEM.--The term ``STEM'' means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (7) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands. <all>

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