HR 730

Summary

Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to take certain actions to increase mathematical and statistical modeling education in elementary and secondary schools. First, the NSF must make competitive awards to institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for research and development to support high-quality mathematical modeling education (e.g., data science and computational thinking) in schools. This authority to provide awards expires on September 30, 2029. Second, the NSF must seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study and report on mathematical and statistical modeling education in schools.

Bill status

Status

In committee

Sponsor

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan [D-PA-6]

Cosponsors

2

Policy area

Education

Introduced

2025-01-24

Latest action

2025-03-25: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committee referrals

• Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee: Senate · Referred To · 2025-03-25
• Science, Space, and Technology Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-01-24

Recent actions

• 2025-03-25: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
• 2025-03-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2025-03-24: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1197-1199)
• 2025-03-24: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1197-1199)
• 2025-03-24: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 730.