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H.R. 7313 117th Congress House

Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act

Official title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 31, 2022 Introduced by: Alma S. Adams Democratic · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 31, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E327)
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 Latest action March 31, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act

This bill authorizes minority institutions to use Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program funds to (1) provide direct financial assistance to students who are underrepresented in science (including computer science), technology, engineering, and mathematics; and (2) improve institutional capacity to provide students with certain services, such as guidance counseling, academic advising, work-study opportunities, and peer mentorship.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 2 Republican 2
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Casten, Sean
Illinois · Apr 11, 2022
Bowman, Jamaal
· Mar 31, 2022
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Mar 31, 2022
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Mar 31, 2022
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Mar 31, 2022
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