The bill would create NSF grants for programs that help more people from underrepresented groups enter and stay in STEM. The money could support mentoring, internships, outreach, and faculty hiring and retention efforts. It would authorize $15 million a year from 2026 through 2030.
Modern Action shows what the legislation would change, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Latest action on S. 1534: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects students, workers, and faculty in groups that are less represented in STEM. It also affects schools, colleges, nonprofits, and other groups that may apply for grants and run these programs. In practice, the people most likely to feel it first are those who could get new mentoring, internships, outreach, or hiring and retention support.
Why this matters: This bill matters because some groups are still less likely to enter STEM, earn STEM degrees, or stay in STEM jobs over time. The bill tries to change that by paying for programs that give people more support and more chances to stay on that path. If the grants work well, schools and employers could eventually draw from a broader STEM talent pool. But the real effect would depend on which programs NSF funds, how well they are run, and whether Congress actually provides the money each year.
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Officially: Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2025
The bill would create NSF grants for programs that help more people from underrepresented groups enter and stay in STEM. The money could support mentoring, internships, outreach, and faculty hiring and retention efforts. It would authorize $15 million a year from 2026 through 2030.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1534. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Health
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (4/30/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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