S. 1070 · Where this bill is now
In the House
Passed the Senate Feb 26, 2026. Received Mar 3, 2026; no House vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates annual National STEM Week
This bill sets up an official National STEM Week each year that will be organized by the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on STEM. During that week, the committee will invite schools and families to participate in science, technology, engineering, and math activities. The bill also asks STEM industries—companies and organizations in these fields—to get involved by mentoring students, hosting site visits and guest lectures, and funding STEM programs at schools.
How it affects you
Students and families interested in science and math may have more opportunities to explore these subjects during National STEM Week through school activities and industry partnerships. Teachers and school leaders will be encouraged to organize STEM events for their students. This is mainly a way to raise awareness and encourage participation rather than create direct changes to everyday life.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, 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 SessionS. 1070
AN ACT
National STEM Week Act
Sponsor: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Education · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 3, 2026: “Held at the desk.”