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BillHR 1077 · 119

STEAM Act

Introduced
Feb 6, 2025
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds education and job training programs that focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, known as STEAM fields. Requires the Department of Energy to support these programs and promote workforce development in the energy sector.

Sponsored By

Susie Lee
Democrat · Nevada · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 6, 2025
  2. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  3. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  4. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects students and workers in the energy sector, providing them with access to education and job training programs that can lead to employment opportunities in STEAM fields. It also impacts the energy industry by promoting a skilled and trained workforce.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Democratic4
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 40%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (5)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 570.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.