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Expanding STEM Opportunities: Supporting Diversity and Inclusion

This act aims to boost the participation of women and minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. It introduces new policies to support caregivers, mandates data collection on diversity in research, and establishes programs to combat unconscious bias. The goal is to foster a more equitable and innovative society by ensuring everyone has equal opportunities to pursue STEM careers.
Key points
Support for Caregiving Researchers: Federal agencies must implement flexible policies for research grants, such as extensions or supplementary funds, for individuals with caregiving responsibilities for newborns, adopted children, or sick family members.
Combating Bias: Training will be provided for grant reviewers to reduce the impact of implicit bias in funding decisions, ensuring a fairer evaluation of research proposals.
Increasing Diversity in Academia: Universities will receive grants to recruit, retain, and promote faculty from underrepresented groups in STEM. Educational reforms will also be supported to increase the number of students from these groups graduating with STEM degrees.
Support for Tribal Colleges: Specific grants will help Tribal Colleges and Universities develop computer science and computational thinking programs, aiming to increase the participation of tribal populations in these fields.
Data Collection on Diversity: Federal agencies will collect detailed demographic data on grant applications and faculty composition to better understand barriers and monitor progress in increasing diversity.
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Print number: 117_HR_204
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Process start date: 2021-01-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

STEM Opportunities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_204.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for Caregiving Researchers: Federal agencies must implement flexible policies for research grants, such as extensions or supplementary funds, for individuals with caregiving responsibilities for newborns, adopted children, or sick family members.
  • Combating Bias: Training will be provided for grant reviewers to reduce the impact of implicit bias in funding decisions, ensuring a fairer evaluation of research proposals.
  • Increasing Diversity in Academia: Universities will receive grants to recruit, retain, and promote faculty from underrepresented groups in STEM. Educational reforms will also be supported to increase the number of students from these groups graduating with STEM degrees.
  • Support for Tribal Colleges: Specific grants will help Tribal Colleges and Universities develop computer science and computational thinking programs, aiming to increase the participation of tribal populations in these fields.
  • Data Collection on Diversity: Federal agencies will collect detailed demographic data on grant applications and faculty composition to better understand barriers and monitor progress in increasing diversity.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2482-2487)

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