Increase the number of women in science and engineering fields through federal grant programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with WISE Act?
The WISE Act, known as H.R. 2851, has remained in House committees since April 9, 2025. House committee members must take action to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by WISE Act (H.R. 2851 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since April 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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 H.R. 5145 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5145 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.