Legislative Activity

The Environmental Justice Screening Tool Act of 2025 mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a public online mapping tool within one year to identify communities disproportionately burdened by environmental, climate, health, economic, and social factors. This tool will use specific thresholds across various categories to flag census tracts needing attention. Federal agencies must then adopt this tool to prioritize funding and resources for the identified communities.

The Computer Science for All Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to dramatically expand computer science education across all grade levels in states, local districts, and Tribal schools. These grants aim to ensure universal access to rigorous computer science and STEAM learning, focusing specifically on closing equity gaps for underrepresented students. The Act mandates teacher training, curriculum development, and detailed reporting to track progress toward these national goals.

This resolution officially designates November 8, 2025, as "National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Day." It highlights the critical need to strengthen STEM education and workforce development across the nation, addressing current educational shortfalls and promoting diversity. The bill emphasizes collaboration among various sectors to ensure all students have access to vital STEM learning opportunities. Ultimately, it calls for observation of the day to celebrate and advance STEM literacy for the benefit of the country.

This resolution expresses strong support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering high-demand careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It highlights the significant underrepresentation of Latinos in these vital fields despite their growing presence in the U.S. workforce. The bill encourages federal investment in programs that address barriers and promote STEM education pathways for the Latino community. Ultimately, this focus aims to strengthen the nation's high-skilled workforce and economic competitiveness.

The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act updates the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) requirement for updating its advanced manufacturing strategic plan. This bill changes the required update frequency from every three years to every four years. This adjustment aligns NIST's planning cycle directly with the established schedule for the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing.

The INFORM Act of 2025 mandates that Homeland Security must notify the immediate family of any individual transferred between immigration detention facilities within 24 hours. This notification must include the reason for the transfer and contact information for the new location. The Act broadly defines "immediate family" to cover a wide range of relatives, including step- and foster-family members.

The STEM Pathways for the Future Act establishes a new competitive grant program through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create and improve STEM apprenticeship programs outside of traditional four-year colleges. This legislation prioritizes funding for community colleges and minority-serving institutions to develop these pathways. Additionally, it mandates the creation of a temporary interagency task force to review and report on existing federal STEM career development programs.