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HR 1640 105th Congress House

Computer Learning Center Act of 1997

Official title: To establish computer learning centers in low income areas.

Introduced: May 15, 1997 Introduced by: Waters, Maxine Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment Business and social problemsCommerceComputer literacyComputers
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Corporate philanthropyDepressed areasEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEducation of disadvantaged childrenElementary and secondary educationFederal aid to vocational educationHigher educationNonprofit organizationsScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareTechnical educationWord processing
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
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Became law
Jun 17, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
May 15, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 15, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 17, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Computer Learning Center Act of 1997 - Establishes a fund in the Department of Commerce to provide grants to assist nonprofit organizations in renovating vacant storefronts for computer learning centers in low income areas.

Requires such an organization, in order to receive a grant, to certify that it has a secure commitment from a private business partner to donate 50 up-to-date computers for a proposed learning center.

Requires such computer learning centers to educate residents of low-income areas in using computer equipment, including word processing and information gathering programs.

Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 5
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· May 15, 1997
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · May 15, 1997
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · May 15, 1997
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 15, 1997
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · May 15, 1997
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · May 15, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1640: Computer Learning Center Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1640/
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