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H. Res. 558 111th Congress House

Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse future technology workforce…

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Official title: Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse future technology workforce through the designation of National Computer Science Education Week.

Introduced: July 27, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 20, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 20, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 792). (text: CR H11474-11475)
Oct 20, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11481)
Oct 20, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 20, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 558.
Oct 20, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11474-11477)
Oct 20, 2009
Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 18, 2009
Referred to House Education and Labor
Jun 18, 2009
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.
Jun 18, 2009
Referred to House Science and Technology
Jun 18, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 20, 2009 House · vote #792 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 405–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 20, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the designation of the week of December 7 as National Computer Science Education Week.

Encourages: (1) identification by schools, teachers, researchers, universities, and policymakers of mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting edge professional development so that they can provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science; (2) exposure of students to computer science concepts; and (3) opportunities for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science.

Supports research in computer science to address what would motivate increased participation in such field.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1560 Identical bill Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and…
 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Oct 20, 2009
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jul 27, 2009
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jul 22, 2009
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 14, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 558: Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse future technology workforce through the designation of National Computer Science Education Week.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-558/
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"H. Res. 558: Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse future technology workforce through the designation of National Computer Science Education Week.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-558/.
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H. Res. 558, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-558/.
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