To increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and industry.
Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2016
This bill requires the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to enable eligible entities to carry out the activities specified below in order to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
An eligible entity that receives a grant shall use grant funds to carry out one or more of the following activities designed to increase the participation of women or minorities underrepresented in science and engineering, or both:
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1596)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E337)
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
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