S. 432 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005
S. 432 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by George Allen with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005 - Establishes within the National Science Foundation (NSF) an Office of Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology to: (1) award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements (assistance) to eligible institutions to provide educational instruction in digital and wireless network technologies; and (2) strengthen the national di…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Allen (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 1, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Jul 11, 2005)
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