H.R.4968: To authorize the National Science Foundation to award grants for implementing or expanding research-based reforms in master's and doctoral level STEM education that emphasize preparation for diverse careers in the STEM workforce.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced March 25, 2010
  • Latest Major Action April 30, 2010

Bill Summary

Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education for the implementation or expansion of research-based reforms in master's and doctoral level STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education that emphasizes preparation for diverse careers in the STEM workforce, including at institutions of higher education, in industry, and at government agencies and research...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Science and Technology
Referred to House Education and Labor
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
March 25, 2010

Introduced in the House by Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.)

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