Bill
Bill > S4028
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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 and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons 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, such as educational institutions and professional organizations, to fund activities like online workshops, mentoring programs, internships, and outreach initiatives designed to boost recruitment and retention of these underrepresented groups in STEM fields. The bill also provides definitions for key terms, such as "minority" and "person with a disability," and authorizes $15 million in annual appropriations for the grant program from fiscal years 2025 to 2029.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Mazie Hirono (D)*,
Sherrod Brown (D),
Laphonza Butler (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/21/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4028/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4028/BILLS-118s4028is.pdf |
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