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H.CON.RES.29: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for increased diversity and inclusion in the tech sector, and increased access to opportunity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 16, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Declares that Congress supports efforts to: increase diversity and inclusion in the technology sector; eliminate barriers faced by people of color and other underrepresented groups when breaking into the technology sector; ensure all students have access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education for a 21st century economy; strengthen investments in and collaborations with minority-serving educational...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Feb. 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |