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Introduced
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
In Committee
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and industry. This bill requires the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to enable eligible entities to carry out the activities specified below in order to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). An eligible entity that receives a grant shall use grant funds to carry out one or more of the following activities designed to increase the participation of women or minorities underrepresented in science and engineering, or both: online workshops, mentoring programs that partner STEM professionals with students, internships for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields, outreach programs providing elementary and secondary school students with opportunities to increase their exposure to STEM fields, and programs to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented faculty.
AI Summary
This bill, the Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2019, aims to increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups, such as women and racial/ethnic minorities, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and industry. The bill requires the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to eligible entities, such as universities or non-profit organizations, to carry out activities like online workshops, mentoring programs, internships, outreach to students, and programs to recruit and retain underrepresented faculty in STEM fields. The goal is to address the underrepresentation of women and minorities in STEM, which is attributed to factors like higher attrition rates, lower educational attainment, and socioeconomic challenges faced by certain minority groups.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (on 09/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4528/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4528/BILLS-116hr4528ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4528/BILLS-116hr4528ih.pdf.pdf |
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