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US S42Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act
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Introduced
01/05/2017
01/05/2017
In Committee
01/05/2017
01/05/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage women and girls to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), pursue careers in aerospace, and further advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives: NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS; Aspire to Inspire; and Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research. NASA shall submit to Congress a specified plan on how NASA can best facilitate and support both current and retired astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, including early career female astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, to engage with K-12 female STEM students and inspire the next generation of women to consider participating in STEM fields and to pursue careers in aerospace.
AI Summary
This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage women and girls to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), pursue careers in aerospace, and further advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts. Specifically, the bill supports the following initiatives: NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS (virtual mentoring programs), Aspire to Inspire (career opportunities for young girls), and the Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research (SISTER) program at the Goddard Space Flight Center. Additionally, the bill requires NASA to submit a plan to Congress on how it can best facilitate and support current and retired astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, including early career women, to engage with K-12 female STEM students and inspire the next generation of women to consider STEM fields and pursue careers in aerospace.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 01/05/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/42/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s42/BILLS-115s42is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s42/BILLS-115s42is.pdf.pdf |
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