S. 737 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Building Blocks of STEM Act
S. 737 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 11, 2019, sponsored by Jacky Rosen with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 116-102
What it does
Building Blocks of STEM Act This bill modifies National Science Foundation (NSF) grant programs that support STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) education. (Sec. 3) The bill instructs the NSF, when awarding grants under the Discovery Research PreK-12 program, to improve the focus of research and development on elementary and prekindergarten education. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jacky Rosen (D-NV). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2019
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 9, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2019
- Became lawDec 24, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-102. (Dec 24, 2019)
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