Supporting Latino Participation in STEM

Q: What does Bill HRES-718 do?

A House resolution supports efforts to help more Latino students enter STEM education and careers.

Q: What stage is Bill HRES-718 at?

Bill HRES-718 is at Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 15, 2025.

Summary#

This House resolution supports increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. It encourages more federal support for STEM education and career initiatives, especially in engineering, and recognizes the role of Hispanic-serving institutions and other colleges. The resolution does not establish a program or require specific actions.

What it means for you#

The resolution expresses congressional support for efforts to help more Latino students pursue STEM education and careers. It does not promise individual services or benefits.

Expenses#

The resolution does not specify spending. No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The resolution states that Latino workers are underrepresented in STEM and that expanding participation could support economic opportunity and the STEM workforce.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Bill HRES-718, Supporting Latino Participation in STEM, a House resolution supports efforts to help more Latino students enter STEM education and careers. It is at Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 15, 2025. Sponsored by Luz Rivas (D), Yassamin Ansari, Nanette Barragán, André Carson, Kathy Castor, Yvette Clarke, Adriano Espaillat, Maxwell Frost, Sylvia Garcia, John Mannion, Eleanor Norton, Raul Ruiz, Maria Salazar, Andrea Salinas, Darren Soto, Melanie Stansbury, Haley Stevens, Shri Thanedar, Paul Tonko, Norma Torres, Zoe Lofgren, and Joaquin Castro.

Timeline

Sep 15, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.