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Support for Makerspaces and STEM Skills Development

This act aims to encourage the creation and study of makerspaces within communities, including colleges. This will provide citizens, especially youth and underrepresented groups, with access to tools and knowledge, helping them develop technical and social skills needed in the job market. The goal is to build a stronger workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Key points
Funding for higher education institutions and consortia to develop makerspaces, offering access to tools and technology.
Supporting research into the effectiveness of makerspaces in developing STEM skills and workforce preparedness.
Prioritizing applications from institutions partnering with local education agencies, community colleges, and minority-serving institutions.
Makerspaces help develop technical, problem-solving, teamwork, and analytical skills desired by employers.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_812
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

MAKERS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_812.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding for higher education institutions and consortia to develop makerspaces, offering access to tools and technology.
  • Supporting research into the effectiveness of makerspaces in developing STEM skills and workforce preparedness.
  • Prioritizing applications from institutions partnering with local education agencies, community colleges, and minority-serving institutions.
  • Makerspaces help develop technical, problem-solving, teamwork, and analytical skills desired by employers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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