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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced September 15, 2025 by Luz M. Rivas · Last progress September 15, 2025
Expresses support for increasing the number of Latino people in STEM fields and urges greater federal investment and programmatic support to develop Latino STEM talent. It highlights data showing Latino population growth, rising college enrollment, underrepresentation in STEM (especially engineering), barriers to college preparation and financial aid, and projected faster growth of STEM jobs through 2033.
The text encourages expanded federal support for initiatives that move Latino students into STEM careers, recognizes the role of Hispanic‑Serving Institutions and other colleges and universities, and frames greater Latino participation in STEM as beneficial to Latino communities and the U.S. economy. It does not authorize specific funding or create new legal requirements.