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H.R. 694 (110th)

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007

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Introduced

24 January 2007

Last action

4 October 2007 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], David Scott, Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

23 March 2026

Education

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Summary

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 - 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. 24 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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

  2. 24 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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. 24 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 6 February 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 June 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 September 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 September 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 331 - 59 (Roll no. 847). (text: CR H10021-10022)

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 September 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 331 - 59 (Roll no. 847).(text: CR H10021-10022)

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 September 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10021-10023)

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 September 2007

    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

  12. 4 September 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 694.

    Source: Floor

  13. 4 September 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 September 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 4 October 2007

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

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