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S. 1210 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009

S. 1210 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jun 8, 2009, sponsored by Edward Kaufman with 7 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jun 8, 2009
Co-sponsors
7
Policy area
Education

What it does

STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council that has the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Edward Kaufman (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 8, 2009
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6272) (Jun 8, 2009)

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1210 (111th Congress): STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/111-s-1210/stem-education-coordination-act-of-2009 (accessed 2026-10-17).