H.R. 2801 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003
H.R. 2801 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 21, 2003, sponsored by J. Randy Forbes with 51 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 21, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 51
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003 (sic)- Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Program to assist eligible educational institutions in acquiring, and augmenting use of, digital and wireless networking technologies to improve the qua…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
J. Randy Forbes (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: House Committee on Education and the Workforce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004. (Nov 22, 2004)
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Committees
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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