S. 1070 · Passed Senate · Education

National STEM Week Act

What it does

Requires the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on STEM to designate a National STEM Week each calendar year.
Directs the committee to encourage schools, colleges, and students' families to take part in STEM activities during the week.
Directs the committee to encourage STEM industries to offer mentorships, site visits, guest lectures, and support for STEM education.
Requires an annual report to Congress on the week's activities.

Official 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.

Latest action

Mar 3, 2026: Held at the desk.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation