# 119-s-3784: Accounting STEM Pursuit Act

119-s-3784, Accounting STEM Pursuit Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3784
- Congress: 119
- Title: Accounting STEM Pursuit Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-18

## Summary

**This bill would explicitly add _accounting education and career awareness_ to the federal "well‑rounded" education list funded by the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program.** It would also authorize activities to develop and strengthen accounting instruction and to expand access to high‑quality accounting courses through grade 12 for students from groups underrepresented in accounting careers. - Students: More K–12 students could get access to accounting classes and career awareness activities paid for with Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant funds. Schools could offer coursework that connects classroom skills to accounting jobs. - Schools and educators: Districts would be authorized to use those federal funds to create, implement, and improve accounting programs and teacher supports. That includes building curriculum and expanding course availability. - Underrepresented students: The bill specifically encourages efforts to increase access for students who are underrepresented in accounting careers, aiming to broaden participation in the field.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-07-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More accounting classes for K–12 students: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would let your child's school use Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant money for accounting education, including accounting career awareness. It would authorize developing, implementing, and strengthening K–12 accounting programs. The bill would promote increased acce…

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- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-s-1793: COUNTER Act
- 119-s-2903: Safe Step Act
- 119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3784 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3784)

## Related
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- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
- [119-s-1793: COUNTER Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1793)
- [119-s-2903: Safe Step Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2903)
- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3784 (as of 2026-07-18).