National STEM Week Act

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 14 March 2025

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 March 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 October 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 12 February 2026

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 339.

   Source: Calendars

5. 12 February 2026

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-110.

   Source: Committee

6. 12 February 2026

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-110.

   Source: Committee

7. 26 February 2026

   Passed

   Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S716)

   Source: Floor

8. 26 February 2026

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

9. 3 March 2026

   Floor

   Held at the desk.

   Source: Floor

10. 3 March 2026

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

11. 3 March 2026

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

4 official files

• Engrossed in Senate

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 26 February 2026

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• Reported to Senate

  Reported to Senate · EN · 12 February 2026

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• Introduced in Senate

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 March 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 14 March 2025

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Sponsors

• Joni Ernst · R · Sponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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