Bills · S 3340
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3340Education
21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act
INTRO DEC 3· LAST ACTION DEC 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to address a long-standing issue of underrepresentation in critical STEM fields. By providing targeted funding, it seeks to broaden the participation of girls and minorities, potentially leading to a more diverse and skilled workforce in science and technology. This can strengthen the economy and ensure a wider range of perspectives contribute to innovation and problem-solving.
If this bill becomes law, more students from these groups could pursue high-demand, well-paying STEM careers, which could improve individual economic mobility and reduce skills gaps in the national workforce. If it doesn't pass, existing disparities in STEM participation might continue or worsen, potentially limiting opportunities for these students and hindering the nation's ability to maintain a competitive edge in global innovation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program for local school districts to implement STEM education activities.
This creates a new funding stream specifically designed to encourage engagement in STEM among target student populations.
PROVISION 02
Allows grant funds to be used for a wide range of activities including tutoring, mentoring, field trips, summer programs, and teacher professional development.
It provides flexibility for schools to design comprehensive programs addressing various aspects of STEM education and encouragement.
PROVISION 03
Requires school districts to submit annual evaluations detailing program activities, curriculum, partnerships, and student academic progress.
This ensures accountability and provides data to assess the effectiveness and impact of the funded programs.
PROVISION 04
Prioritizes grant applications from school districts that partner with national, regional, or local organizations with expertise in increasing STEM participation for girls or underrepresented minorities.
This provision aims to leverage existing expertise and successful models to maximize the effectiveness of the grant programs.
PROVISION 05
Specifies that each grant will be for $250,000 per year over a four-year period.
This sets a clear funding level and duration for successful applicants, allowing for sustained program planning.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Maryland
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 3
Introduced in Senate
DEC 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3340
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Last actionDec 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025
Senate BillS 3340Education
21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act
INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
2
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