National STEM Week Act

This bill creates a National STEM Week each year to boost science, technology, engineering, and math learning for all students, including those in rural, urban, and underserved communities. A federal STEM committee will pick the week and encourage schools, families, and STEM companies to join in through mentoring, site visits, guest talks, and support like funding and resources. It aims to highlight STEM’s value, show career paths, and build school–industry partnerships. The committee must report to Congress on what happened each year and how to improve it.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Elementary, middle, and high schools; colleges; students and their families; and STEM employers across the country.
• What changes: A week is designated every year as National STEM Week; schools and families are encouraged to take part; companies are urged to mentor students and support school programs; results are reported to Congress.
• When: The week occurs each calendar year; the first report is due one year after the law takes effect, then every year after.