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Supporting Minority STEM Student to Career Act

3/2/2022, 4:21 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5784

Supporting Minority STEM Student to Career 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, 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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5784

Bill HR 5784 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5784 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020.  Bill HR 5784's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of February 6, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5784

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5784

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Education programs funding
- Educational guidance
- Employment and training programs
- Higher education
- Minority education
- Minority employment
- Science and engineering education
- Student aid and college costs
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- Temporary and part-time employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5784

Supporting Minority STEM Student to Career Act
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes.
Supporting Minority STEM Student to Career Act

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