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H.R. 2801 (108th)

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003

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Introduced

21 July 2003

Last action

22 November 2004 · Introduced

Status

House Committee on Education and the Workforce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004.

Sponsors

Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Mike Rogers, EDDIE JOHNSON, Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Barbara Lee, Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], John Carter, John Larson, Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Grace Napolitano, Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Bennie Thompson, Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], JOSEPH CROWLEY, Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rescom. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Roger Wicker, ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], David Scott, C. Ruppersberger, WM. CLAY, Steny Hoyer, Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]

Subjects

Education

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Summary

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003- Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Program to assist eligible educational institutions in acquiring, and augmenting use of, digital and wireless networking technologies to improve the quality and delivery of educational services at such institutions. Defines as eligible institutions: (1) historically Black colleges or universities, (2) a Hispanic-, Alaskan Native-, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution; (3) a tribally controlled college or university; or (4) an institution with a sufficient enrollment of needy students as defined under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Outlines authorized assistance activities. Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology to: (1) establish an advisory council to advise on the best approaches toward maximum Program participation by eligible institutions; and (2) ensure that grant awards are made to all types of eligible institutions. Requires Program assessment every three years by the National Academy of Public Administration.

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Timeline

  1. 21 July 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research.

    Source: Committee

  2. 21 July 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 July 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 July 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 July 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 22 July 2003

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 July 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 22 July 2003

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Research Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 25 July 2003

    Passed

    Mr. Boehlert asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space and Technology have until 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 29 to file a report on H.R. 2801. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

  10. 13 August 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

    Source: Committee

  11. 19 November 2004

    Introduced

    House Committee on Education and the Workforce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 22, 2004.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 19 November 2004

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-789, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 19 November 2004

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-789, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 22 November 2004

    Introduced

    House Committee on Education and the Workforce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004.

    Source: IntroReferral

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