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Minority Participation in Telecom: New Training Programs and Grants

This act establishes a grant program for colleges to train students from minority groups for careers in telecommunications. It aims to help individuals gain new skills and find employment in a growing industry, potentially improving their career and financial prospects.
Key points
Historically Black colleges, Tribal Colleges, and minority-serving institutions will receive financial support to create telecommunications training programs.
These programs will cover topics like 5G networks, fiber optics, cybersecurity, and include internships or apprenticeships with telecom companies.
The goal is to increase the participation of women and minority groups in the telecommunications industry, offering them new career opportunities.
The act authorizes $100 million in funding to support these programs, ensuring long-term workforce development.
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Print number: 117_S_996
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Process start date: 2021-03-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

IMPACT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_996.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Historically Black colleges, Tribal Colleges, and minority-serving institutions will receive financial support to create telecommunications training programs.
  • These programs will cover topics like 5G networks, fiber optics, cybersecurity, and include internships or apprenticeships with telecom companies.
  • The goal is to increase the participation of women and minority groups in the telecommunications industry, offering them new career opportunities.
  • The act authorizes $100 million in funding to support these programs, ensuring long-term workforce development.
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 Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS].

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.

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