[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 77 (Thursday, May 9, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S2755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                      Building Blocks of STEM Act

  Madam President, earlier this year, I introduced the Building Blocks 
of STEM Act. In the Senate we are going to try to make those 
investments in early childhood STEM education. My bipartisan, bicameral 
bill will give our kids the opportunities to explore STEM-related 
fields at an early age and set them up for success because we need a 
21st century education if we hope to succeed in a 21st century economy.
  It is only through robust, quality education that we can build that 
strong workforce that will grow our Nation's economy and ensure that 
our children and our Nation will ultimately succeed.
  Protecting our environment and public lands, embracing clean energy, 
honoring America's heroes and their families, supporting economic 
growth, investing in our children's education, these are just a few of 
the ways we can work together across the aisle.
  We can improve lives by listening to the voices of those who sent us 
here to represent us and by working together to create a healthy, 
educated, and economically empowered future for all and, most 
importantly, by agreeing everywhere we can, especially on the issues 
that matter most to families at home.