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Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

5/11/2023, 3:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 144

The Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 144, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources for early-career researchers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The bill aims to address the challenges that early-career researchers face, such as securing funding for their research projects and navigating the competitive landscape of academia. It proposes to establish a grant program that would provide financial assistance to early-career researchers to help them conduct their research and advance their careers.

Additionally, the bill seeks to promote diversity and inclusion in the STEM fields by prioritizing funding for researchers from underrepresented groups, such as women and minorities. It also includes provisions for mentorship and professional development opportunities to help early-career researchers succeed in their chosen fields. Overall, the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act is designed to support and empower the next generation of STEM researchers in the United States. It aims to foster innovation and discovery by providing the necessary resources and support for early-career researchers to thrive in their careers.

Congressional Summary of HR 144

Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than two years.

The NSF shall select grantees from among citizens, nationals, and lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the United States.

The NSF shall conduct program outreach to recruit fellowship applicants (1) from all regions of the country; (2) from historically underrepresented populations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); and (3) who graduate from or intend to carry out research at a variety of types of institutions of higher education, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Current Status of Bill HR 144

Bill HR 144 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 19, 2021. Bill HR 144 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 4, 2021.  Bill HR 144's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 144

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
58
Democrat Cosponsors
36
Republican Cosponsors
22
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 144

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Education programs funding
- Higher education
- Minority education
- Minority employment
- Research administration and funding
- Science and engineering education
- Student aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 144

Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
To forestall the loss of research talent by establishing a temporary early career research fellowship program.
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

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