To remain competitive in the evolving global market, the United States needs a workforce skilled in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). STEM careers are growing faster than any other sector and students who bring STEM degrees and skills to the workforce have higher wages than their counterparts and starting salaries more than 30 percent higher than those for non-STEM jobs. Learn more about the Science Committee's work to strengthen STEM education and build our STEM workforce. 

More on STEM

February 2021
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2/9/21 Lucas: Science Committee Should Weigh in on Budget Reconciliation and COVID Relief
2/5/21 Lucas Cosponsors Bill to Restart America’s Research
January 2021
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1/5/21 Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas Introduce Legislation to Support Early Career Researchers During and After Pandemic
1/5/21 Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas Introduce Legislation to Increase Diversity in the STEM Workforce
1/5/21 Lucas and Johnson Bill Will Improve STEM Education in Rural Communities
October 2020
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10/2/20 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
September 2020
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9/16/20 Lucas Bill to Improve STEM Education in Rural Schools Passes House
9/16/20 H.R. 4979,the Rural STEM Education Act
9/14/20 H.R. 8239, the Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020
9/9/20 Ranking Member Jim Baird Opening Statement at R&T Subcommittee Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research
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