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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields.

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Summary of Bill HR 10518

Bill 118 hr 10518, also known as the STEM Opportunities Act, aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to provide grants to local educational agencies. These grants are intended to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields, which include science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The bill recognizes the importance of diversity in the STEM workforce and seeks to address the underrepresentation of girls and minorities in these fields. By providing funding to local educational agencies, the bill aims to support programs and initiatives that will help to increase the participation of these groups in STEM education and careers.

Overall, the STEM Opportunities Act is designed to promote equity and inclusion in STEM fields, and to ensure that all students have the opportunity to pursue their interests and talents in these critical areas.

Current Status of Bill HR 10518

Bill HR 10518 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2024. Bill HR 10518 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2024.  Bill HR 10518's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10518

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10518

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10518

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields.
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10518

Joyce Beatty
Joyce Beatty
OhioDemocrat
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat
Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell
CaliforniaDemocrat
LaMonica McIver
LaMonica McIver
New JerseyIndependent
Stephen F. Lynch
Stephen F. Lynch
MassachusettsDemocrat
Summer L. Lee
Summer L. Lee
PennsylvaniaDemocrat

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