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21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

12/19/2025, 5:28 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6375

The 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act, introduced in the 119th Congress on December 3, 2025, aims to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education among girls and underrepresented minorities. Specific provisions likely focus on enhancing access to STEM programs, resources, and opportunities for these groups, in efforts to address existing disparities in STEM fields. The bill aligns with broader goals of diversifying the STEM workforce and ensuring equitable representation. More detailed directives and actions proposed within the bill can be found in the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6375/BILLS-119hr6375ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 6375

21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

This bill directs the Department of Education to make grants to local educational agencies to pay the costs of carrying out science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education activities for girls and underrepresented minorities.

Current Status of Bill HR 6375

Bill HR 6375 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2025. Bill HR 6375 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on December 3, 2025.  Bill HR 6375's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of December 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6375

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6375

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6375

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.
21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act
21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

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