H.R. 2104 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Mar 14, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates an official National STEM Week
This bill sets up a designated National STEM Week each year, with the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on STEM in charge of organizing it. During that week, the committee encourages schools and families to participate in science, technology, engineering, and math activities. The committee also pushes STEM companies to get involved by mentoring students, offering site visits and guest lectures, and giving money or resources to support STEM education at schools.
How it affects you
If you're a student, teacher, or parent, you'd have a focused week celebrating STEM activities in your schools and community. STEM companies would have a designated time to connect with students through mentorship and site visits. There's no direct cost to individuals, though the bill does require the committee to report annually to Congress on how the week went.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 14, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2104
A BILL
National STEM Week Act
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH-15) · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Education · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 14, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”