Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 9
- Latest action
- Apr 30, 2025
What it does
The Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2025 would authorize the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to eligible entities to increase participation of women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals in STEM education and careers. The bill targets groups historically underrepresented in STEM—including women, Black, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, LGBTQ, and disabled individuals—by funding activities such as mentoring, internships, outreach programs, faculty recruitment and retention initiatives, and online workshops. It authorizes $15 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support…
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