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H.R. 1640 (105th)

Computer Learning Center Act of 1997

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Introduced

15 May 1997

Last action

17 June 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.

Sponsors

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]

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Summary

Computer Learning Center Act of 1997 - Establishes a fund in the Department of Commerce to provide grants to assist nonprofit organizations in renovating vacant storefronts for computer learning centers in low income areas. Requires such an organization, in order to receive a grant, to certify that it has a secure commitment from a private business partner to donate 50 up-to-date computers for a proposed learning center. Requires such computer learning centers to educate residents of low-income areas in using computer equipment, including word processing and information gathering programs. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 15 May 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 June 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.

    Source: Committee

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