Session 116

S 737

Building Blocks of STEM Act

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Session 116

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Session 116

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Bill overview

The Building Blocks of STEM Act directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to prioritize research and development focused on early childhood STEM education. Specifically, it instructs the NSF to consider the age distribution of its grants and to support research examining factors influencing girls’ participation in STEM fields from pre-kindergarten through elementary school. The bill aims to improve teacher training, develop gender-inclusive curricula, and encourage girls’ interest in computer science and related careers.

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Legislative history

2019-03-11Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2019-03-11

Introduced in Senate

2019-05-15Senate

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

2019-08-16Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.

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12/9/2019HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9362)
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12/9/2019Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9362)
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9/26/2019SenateVoice vote
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
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9/26/2019Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
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Passage without roll call

12/9/2019HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9362)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/9/2019Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9362)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
9/26/2019SenateVoice vote
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
9/26/2019Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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S 737

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