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Expanding STEM Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups

This act aims to increase the participation of women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. It introduces new policies to support caregivers, mandates data collection on diversity in research, and implements programs to combat bias, ensuring equal opportunities for career advancement in STEM.
Key points
Support for Caregiving Researchers: Federal agencies must establish flexible policies for grant timing and extensions for individuals with caregiving responsibilities, such as new parents or those caring for sick family members.
Improved Diversity Data Collection: Detailed data on gender, race, and ethnicity of research grant applicants and STEM faculty demographics will be collected and published.
Combating Bias: Training and policies will be implemented to reduce the impact of unconscious bias in the review of research grant applications and career advancement processes.
Grants for Diversity Initiatives: Higher education institutions will receive funding for programs to recruit, retain, and advance students and faculty from underrepresented groups in STEM.
Support for Tribal Colleges: Specific grants will be provided to Tribal Colleges and Universities to develop computer science and computational thinking programs, increasing Native American participation in STEM.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2224
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

STEM Opportunities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2224.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for Caregiving Researchers: Federal agencies must establish flexible policies for grant timing and extensions for individuals with caregiving responsibilities, such as new parents or those caring for sick family members.
  • Improved Diversity Data Collection: Detailed data on gender, race, and ethnicity of research grant applicants and STEM faculty demographics will be collected and published.
  • Combating Bias: Training and policies will be implemented to reduce the impact of unconscious bias in the review of research grant applications and career advancement processes.
  • Grants for Diversity Initiatives: Higher education institutions will receive funding for programs to recruit, retain, and advance students and faculty from underrepresented groups in STEM.
  • Support for Tribal Colleges: Specific grants will be provided to Tribal Colleges and Universities to develop computer science and computational thinking programs, increasing Native American participation in STEM.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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