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Accounting STEM Pursuit Act

USA119th CongressS-3784| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (3)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Accounting STEM Pursuit Act" , amends the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program to integrate accounting education and career awareness into a well-rounded educational experience. It explicitly adds "accounting education, including accounting career awareness" as an allowable activity under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, expanding the scope of supported programs. Furthermore, the legislation permits grant funds to be used for activities that promote the development and strengthening of accounting programs. A key provision focuses on increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for students through grade 12, especially those from groups underrepresented in accounting careers. Ultimately, this bill aims to broaden STEM educational opportunities by fostering early career awareness in the accounting profession and diversifying its future workforce.
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Timeline
Apr 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2911
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)
  • April 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2911
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)

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Accounting STEM Pursuit Act

USA119th CongressS-3784| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
This bill, titled the "Accounting STEM Pursuit Act" , amends the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program to integrate accounting education and career awareness into a well-rounded educational experience. It explicitly adds "accounting education, including accounting career awareness" as an allowable activity under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, expanding the scope of supported programs. Furthermore, the legislation permits grant funds to be used for activities that promote the development and strengthening of accounting programs. A key provision focuses on increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for students through grade 12, especially those from groups underrepresented in accounting careers. Ultimately, this bill aims to broaden STEM educational opportunities by fostering early career awareness in the accounting profession and diversifying its future workforce.
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Timeline
Apr 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2911
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)
  • April 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2911
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (3)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted