H.R. 4002 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act
H.R. 4002 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jun 12, 2023, sponsored by Jennifer L. McClellan with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act or the RESEARCHER Act This bill requires executive guidance and policy changes with respect to the compensation and benefits afforded to graduate and postdoctoral researchers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jennifer L. McClellan (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (Jun 12, 2023)
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