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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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Summary of Bill HR 10518
Bill 118 hr 10518, also known as the STEM Opportunities Act, aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to provide grants to local educational agencies. These grants are intended to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields, which include science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The bill recognizes the importance of diversity in the STEM workforce and seeks to address the underrepresentation of girls and minorities in these fields. By providing funding to local educational agencies, the bill aims to support programs and initiatives that will help to increase the participation of these groups in STEM education and careers.
Overall, the STEM Opportunities Act is designed to promote equity and inclusion in STEM fields, and to ensure that all students have the opportunity to pursue their interests and talents in these critical areas.
The bill recognizes the importance of diversity in the STEM workforce and seeks to address the underrepresentation of girls and minorities in these fields. By providing funding to local educational agencies, the bill aims to support programs and initiatives that will help to increase the participation of these groups in STEM education and careers.
Overall, the STEM Opportunities Act is designed to promote equity and inclusion in STEM fields, and to ensure that all students have the opportunity to pursue their interests and talents in these critical areas.
Current Status of Bill HR 10518
Bill HR 10518 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2024. Bill HR 10518 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2024. Bill HR 10518's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of December 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10518
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10518
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10518
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.
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 10518
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