H.R. 4979 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Rural STEM Education Act
H.R. 4979 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Nov 5, 2019, sponsored by Frank D. Lucas with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Nov 5, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Rural STEM Education Act This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research regarding STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) education in rural schools. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank D. Lucas (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 5, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 16, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 17, 2020)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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