# 119-hr-730: Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

119-hr-730, Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA); status passed_house; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-730
- Congress: 119
- Title: Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
- Status: passed_house
- Introduced: 2025-01-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-15

## Summary

This bill would **modernize mathematics education through mathematical and statistical modeling and data-driven computation** to prepare more students for STEM careers and help close a projected one million shortfall in STEM fields. - Students and families: Supports PreK–12 students with problem-, project-, and performance-based math that uses real data, internships, and career links to strengthen transitions from middle school to high school and from high school to college. - Educators and institutions: Provides merit-reviewed grants to universities and nonprofit consortia to train K–12 teachers, develop inclusive curricula, expand district-wide professional development, and reach rural and underrepresented communities. It authorizes $10 million per year for FY2026–FY2030. - Research, accountability, and partnerships: Requires evaluation, public benchmarking, and reporting to Congress. It funds a National Academies study at $1 million per year for FY2026–FY2030 and encourages partnerships with industry and Federal laboratories. The authority to award grants sunsets on September 30, 2029.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN), 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Annual NSF funding authorized: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would authorize $10 million per year for FY2026–FY2030 for the NSF Directorate for STEM Education to run the grant program. It would also authorize $1 million per year for FY2026–FY2030 for the related study. These are authorizations; the money would still need to be appropriat…
- Study on K–12 modeling barriers: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would require the NSF Director to seek an agreement within 180 days to hire the National Academies (or a similar group) to study barriers and best practices for teaching mathematical and statistical modeling in K–12. The study must hold at least one public meeting and deliver a…
- NSF grants for K–12 modeling: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would create a competitive NSF grant program for colleges and nonprofits to improve K–12 mathematical and statistical modeling education. Grants would fund teacher training, curriculum research, student access to real data, partnerships with local schools, and steps to help his…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4452: STEM RESTART Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-730 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/730)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1004)
- [119-hr-4452: STEM RESTART Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4452)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-730 (as of 2026-07-15).