Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Creates an annual "National STEM Week" designated by the National Science and Technology Council's CoSTEM committee to promote STEM education nationwide.
CoSTEM will encourage participation by schools, families, and industry partners, promote mentorship and resources, and submit an annual report to Congress on activities, impact, and recommendations.
The Act defines terms (educational institutions, industry partner/leader, STEM, State) and does not authorize new funding.
Symbolic, low-cost, bipartisan-friendly measure with clear implementable duties; lacks funding but is administratively feasible.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions primarily as a commemorative designation with ancillary reporting and administrative tasks. It clearly states the problem and purposes, assigns an existing interagency body (CoSTEM) responsibility to designate and coordinate a National STEM Week, and mandates annual reporting to Congress.
Liberals worry about corporate influence; conservatives welcome industry involvement.
Liberals worry about corporate influence; conservatives welcome industry involvement.
Generally supportive of efforts to expand STEM access and diversify the pipeline, but cautious about lack of funding and potential corporate influence.
Wants stronger equity, accountability, and protections against commercialization of school activities.
Likely to view the bill as a low-cost, bipartisan initiative that encourages public-private collaboration and workforce development.
Will want clear, measurable reporting and to avoid unfunded mandates on states or schools.
Generally favorable because it emphasizes workforce readiness, private-sector engagement, and is non-prescriptive.
Will appreciate limited federal intrusion but may monitor scope of federal coordination and potential bureaucracy growth.
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Symbolic, low-cost, bipartisan-friendly measure with clear implementable duties; lacks funding but is administratively feasible.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberals worry about corporate influence; conservatives welcome industry involvement.
Symbolic, low-cost, bipartisan-friendly measure with clear implementable duties; lacks funding but is administratively feasible.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions primarily as a commemorative designation with ancillary reporting and administrative tasks. It clearly states the problem and purposes, assigns an existing…
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