FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3310.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-12-02.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- A plan will be developed to establish a Minority Institute for Defense Research, aiming to identify and support leading minority educational institutions in engineering and research.
- Leading minority institutions may receive grants to develop their research capabilities and recruit faculty, potentially increasing their competitiveness.
- Large defense contracts with educational institutions will be required to include subcontracts for minority institutions, amounting to at least 5% of the contract value, increasing their involvement in government projects.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.