Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act

House Bill

H.R. 2034

119th Congress

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Biggs

R - AZ

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill aims to reduce funding for a government program that employs individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities to provide products and services to federal agencies.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Introduced6/10/2025

StatusReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act

This bill aims to reduce funding for a government program that employs individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities to provide products and services to federal agencies.

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This bill aims to reduce funding for a government program that employs individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities to provide products and services to federal agencies.

Bill Number: 2034
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act
Bill Number: 2034
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Summary: This bill aims to reduce funding for a government program that employs individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities to provide products and services to federal agencies.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to reduce funding for a government program that employs individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities to provide products and services to federal agencies.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled, which is also known as the U.S. AbilityOne Commission and employs individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities to deliver products and services to federal agencies.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would limit funding for the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, which helps employ people with disabilities to work for the government.
The U.S. AbilityOne Commission oversees a program that requires federal agencies to purchase certain products and services from nonprofit organizations that employ individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities.
This bill would reduce the funding available for this program, potentially making it more difficult for individuals with disabilities to find employment through the AbilityOne program.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would negatively impact individuals with disabilities who rely on employment through the AbilityOne program. This could make it harder for them to find work, reducing economic opportunities and independence for this vulnerable population.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2034, 119th Congress (2025). "Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2034

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