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Introduced
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
In Committee
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and industry.
AI Summary
This bill, the Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2024, aims to increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups, including women, racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and industry. The bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to award grants to eligible entities to support activities such as online workshops, mentoring programs, internships, and outreach efforts to improve recruitment and retention of these underrepresented groups in STEM fields. The bill defines "minority" and "underrepresented in science and engineering" and provides $15 million in annual funding for fiscal years 2024-2028 to carry out the program.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (17)
Marilyn Strickland (D)*,
Joyce Beatty (D),
Shontel Brown (D),
Ed Case (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (on 03/21/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7790/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7790/BILLS-118hr7790ih.pdf |
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