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21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

12/30/2022, 8:03 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5893

Bill 117 HR 5893, also known as the 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act, aims to address the underrepresentation of girls and minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The bill seeks to provide funding and support for programs that encourage and empower girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Specifically, the bill calls for the establishment of grants to support STEM education programs targeted towards girls and underrepresented minorities. These programs would focus on providing hands-on learning experiences, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to STEM careers. The bill also emphasizes the importance of increasing diversity in STEM fields and promoting inclusivity in STEM education.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for research and data collection to track the progress of these programs and evaluate their effectiveness in increasing participation of girls and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. The bill also calls for the development of best practices and strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM education. Overall, the 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act seeks to address the systemic barriers that prevent girls and minorities from pursuing STEM careers and aims to create a more diverse and inclusive STEM workforce for the future.

Congressional Summary of HR 5893

21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

This bill directs the Department of Education to make grants to local educational agencies to pay the costs of carrying out STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education activities for girls and underrepresented minorities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5893

Bill HR 5893 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 5, 2021. Bill HR 5893 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 5, 2021.  Bill HR 5893's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of November 5, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5893

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5893

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5893

21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act
21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5893

Joyce Beatty
Joyce Beatty
OhioDemocrat
Jennifer Wexton
Jennifer Wexton
VirginiaDemocrat
Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell
CaliforniaDemocrat
Jamie Raskin
Jamie Raskin
MarylandDemocrat
Brenda L. Lawrence
Brenda L. Lawrence
MichiganDemocrat

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