Creates a program to boost mentorship for STEM researchers and improve misconduct reporting.
This bill would create a new program to help faculty and researchers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) get better mentorship. It would authorize $5 million to be appropriated to fund projects at colleges and non-profits that improve mentoring skills and resources. The bill would also require the National Science Foundation to report on institutional and agency processes for handling harassment and other professional misconduct.
Currently, the National Science Foundation does not have a specific program to improve mentorship for STEM faculty and researchers. Also, the National Science Foundation's reporting requirements would be expanded to include how institutions and agencies handle professional misconduct. If this bill becomes law, the National Science Foundation would create a new program. This program would authorize $5 million to be appropriated for grants for better STEM mentorship from the government's budget year 2027 through 2031. It would also expand reporting requirements to include how colleges and agencies handle professional misconduct like harassment.
HR 9177 · 119th Congress · June 8, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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