Establish a national week to promote science technology engineering and mathematics education across the country.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with National STEM Week Act?
The Senate passed S. 1070 on March 2, 2026, but the bill has sat at the House desk since that date. The House must now schedule a floor vote to move the bill forward. History shows that bills passing one chamber often fail to become law because House leadership decides which items receive a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by National STEM Week Act (S. 1070 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5391 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5391 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9556 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9556 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Joni Ernst (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
