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National STEM Week Act
11/19/2025, 4:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 1070
The National STEM Week would be a designated week each year where schools, businesses, and organizations would come together to promote STEM education and provide hands-on learning experiences for students. The goal is to inspire more young people to pursue careers in STEM fields and to ensure that all students have access to high-quality STEM education, regardless of their background or location.
By establishing a National STEM Week, supporters of the bill hope to increase awareness of the importance of STEM education, encourage collaboration between schools and businesses, and ultimately help to close the achievement gap in STEM fields. The bill emphasizes the need for a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the United States. Overall, the National STEM Week Act aims to foster a culture of innovation and creativity in American society, while also ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in STEM fields. It represents a bipartisan effort to support STEM education and prepare the next generation of American innovators.
Congressional Summary of S 1070
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.
