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Indigenous STEM Professional Development Act [HB-4222]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Expands the grant program for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs that benefit Native American students. Under current law, this program only applies to programs that benefit Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. The bill expands grant eligibility to include programs that benefit American Indians and other Native American Pacific Islanders. Additionally, the bill authorizes grants under the program for the creation of new programs for the development of Native American STEM professionals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Introduced In House on 08/30/2019
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America's College Promise Act of 2019 [S.2250]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Provides funding and establishes grants for states, Native American tribes, historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to award grants to eligible states and Native American tribes to pay the federal share (75% of the average resident community college tuition and fees per student) of a program that provides funds to community colleges for waiving resident tuition and fees. The bill also requires each state to ensure
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/24/2019
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America’s College Promise Act of 2019 [HB-3933]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Provides funding and establishes grants for states, Native American tribes, historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to award grants to eligible states and Native American tribes to pay the federal share (75% of the average resident community college tuition and fees per student) of a program that provides funds to community colleges for waiving resident tuition and fees. The bill also requires each state to ensure
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Levin
Introduced In House on 07/24/2019
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Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2019 [S.2393]
[Energy ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Climate Change ]
[Education ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and carry out a comprehensive nationwide program to improve education and training for jobs in energy-related industries with existing or expected worker shortages. Emphasis shall be placed on increasing the number of skilled individuals from underrepresented groups trained to work in those jobs. DOE must establish an online resource center to maintain and update information and resources on training programs for such jobs; and as a resource for specified agencies, organizations, and apprenticeship
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
By Senator Murkowski From Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-208. on 01/28/2020
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Midwives for MOMS Act of 2019 Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2019 [HB-3849]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
Establishes programs for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants supporting midwifery programs at higher education institutions and nursing schools. Funds may be used to establish or expand programs and increase the number of training staff. The HRSA may prioritize funding institutions that focus on increasing the number of midwife professionals from underrepresented groups and that promote practicing in areas with limited access to professional health care.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/19/2019
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Native American Language Vitalization Act [HB-4188]
[Education ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish the Native American Language Vitalization and Training Program, under which ED shall award grants to eligible institutions to promote the preservation, revitalization, relevancy, and use of Native American languages.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Introduced In House on 08/16/2019
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PROMISE Act Promoting Robust Opportunities for Minority Institutions and Strengthening Entrepreneurship Act [S.2126]
[Small Business ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report on various aspects of its relationship with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including the number of small business development centers located at HBCUs, the number of women's business centers and Veteran Business Outreach Centers that have partnerships with HBCUs, and the number of hours of training and education provided by a program overseen by the Office of Entrepreneurial Development of the SBA to students and graduates of HBCUs. In addition, the SBA is directed
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Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher A. Coons
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 07/16/2019
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Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2019 [HB-3827]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Directs the Department of Education to (1) award grants to Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education (IHEs) to improve and expand innovative collaboration agreements between local educational agencies and IHEs to better serve Hispanic students, (2) provide technical assistance to such IHEs, and (3) contract with a third party to conduct an independent evaluation of grant activities. Such grants must be used for specific activities, such as providing academic support to prepare students for postsecondary education and addressing nonacademic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/18/2019
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Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 [HB-3637]
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[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Allows the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants to accredited education programs to increase diversity in the physical-therapy, occupational-therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology professions. Grants may be used to provide scholarships or to support recruitment and retention of students from underrepresented groups.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/10/2019
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The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2019 [HB-3774]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Defense ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense to report on the goals and incentives used to increase awards of SBIR and STTR contracts; prioritizes innovation in manufacturing and cybersecurity; directs federal agencies to issue Phase III awards to technology developers without requiring further competition; requires agencies' senior procurement executives to coordinate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Introduced In House on 07/16/2019
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The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2019 [HB-3774]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Defense ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense to report on the goals and incentives used to increase awards of SBIR and STTR contracts; prioritizes innovation in manufacturing and cybersecurity; directs federal agencies to issue Phase III awards to technology developers without requiring further competition; requires agencies' senior procurement executives to coordinate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Introduced In House on 07/16/2019
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BASIC Act Basic Assistance for Students In College Act [S.2225]
[Education ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Food ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Student Loans ]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Poverty ]
Directs the Department of Education (ED) to award planning and implementation grants to institutions of higher education in order to identify and meet the basic needs of students, including food, housing, transportation, and health care. ED must also implement an agreement to (1) share data with other federal agencies in order to identify students who may be eligible for certain federal benefits; and (2) coordinate efforts to enroll those students in federal benefits programs, including Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/23/2019
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America’s College Promise Act of 2019 [HB-4212]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Provides funding and establishes grants for states, Native American tribes, historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to award grants to eligible states and Native American tribes to pay the federal share (75% of the average resident community college tuition and fees per student) of a program that provides funds to community colleges for waiving resident tuition and fees. The bill also requires each state to ensure
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Sponsored by: Rep. Susan A. Davis
Introduced In House on 08/27/2019
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High Speed Gunfire Prevention Act [HB-3606]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
To prohibit bump stocks and other devices designed to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic weapon.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 07/30/2019
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Building Indigenous STEM Professionals Act [S.2037]
[Education ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Expands the grant program for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs that benefit Native American students. Under current law, this program only applies to programs that benefit Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. The bill expands grant eligibility to include programs that benefit American Indians. Additionally, the bill authorizes grants under the program for the creation of new programs for the development of Native American STEM professionals. The bill also revises how programs are prioritized for awarding grants.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/27/2019
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BLUE GLOBE Act Bolstering Long-Term Understanding and Exploration of the Great Lakes, Oceans, Bays, and Estuaries Act [HB-3548]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Addresses data collection and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts. Specifically, the bill increases domestic and international coordination to enhance data management and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans bays, estuaries, and coasts; creates the Interagency Ocean Exploration Committee to promote the exploration and improved understanding of the oceans; revises the Ocean Policy Committee to the Committee on Ocean Policy; establishes a technology innovation task force to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated
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Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Committee Hearings Held. on 11/17/2020
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Passport Assistance for Disadvantaged Students Act of 2019 [HB-3503]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Student Loans ]
[International ]
[Children and Youth ]
To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a pilot program to make grants to institutions of higher education to pay the costs of obtaining a United States passport necessary for certain students to participate in a study abroad program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 06/26/2019
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Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2019 [HB-3513]
[Education ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
Requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent sex discrimination in all areas of education. The office must provide technical assistance and annual
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Sponsored by: Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
Introduced In House on 06/26/2019
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Coast Guard Academy Improvement Act [HB-3488]
[Military ]
[Education ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Concerns matters related to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Among other things, the bill establishes a commission to assess the level of cultural competence within the academy; mandates a recruitment and retention plan for the academy; provides statutory authority for a minority outreach team program to recruit minority students to the academy; requires the Coast Guard to select half of each academy class from a pool of applicants with congressional nominations; and provides statutory authority for and expands the College Student Pre-Commissioning
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 06/26/2019
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Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2019 [S.1964]
[Education ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
Requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent sex discrimination in all areas of education. The office must provide technical assistance and annual
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/25/2019