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H.R. 210 (117th)

Rural STEM Education Research Act

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Introduced

5 January 2021

Last action

19 May 2021 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19], Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23], Anthony Gonzalez, Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Peter Meijer, Jake LaTurner, Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3], Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

17 December 2025

Education

Summary

Rural STEM Education Research 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. The NSF must award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations for (1) research and development to advance innovative approaches to support and sustain high-quality STEM teaching in rural schools, (2) research and development of programming to identify the barriers rural students face in accessing high-quality STEM education, (3) development of innovative solutions to improve the participation and advancement of rural students in grades Pre-K through 12 in STEM studies, and (4) research on online STEM education courses for rural communities. The NSF may establish a pilot program of regional cohorts in rural areas to provide peer support, mentoring, and hands-on research experiences for rural STEM educators of students in grades Pre-K through 12 in order to build an ecosystem of cooperation among educators, researchers, academia, and local industry. The NSF shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences under which the National Academy agrees to evaluate aspects of STEM education and workforce development in rural areas. The National Institute of Standards and Technology must award prizes to stimulate research and development of creative technologies in order to deploy affordable and reliable broadband connectivity to underserved rural communities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy must establish a broadband research and development working group to address national research challenges and opportunities for improving broadband access and adoption across the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 5 January 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 January 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 January 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 May 2021

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  5. 17 May 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 210.

    Source: Floor

  6. 17 May 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2387-2390; text: CR H2387-2389)

    Source: Floor

  7. 17 May 2021

    Floor

    Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 May 2021

    Passed

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2487-2489)

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 May 2021

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2487-2489)

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 May 2021

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 210 are considered vacated.

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 May 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

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