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S. 196 (108th)

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003

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Introduced

17 January 2003

Last action

21 July 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Sponsors

Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Fitzgerald, Peter [R-IL], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]

Subjects

Transport, Education

Source updated

23 March 2026

Transport · Education

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Summary

Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act of 2003 - Establishes within the National Science Foundation (NSF) an Office of Digital and Wireless Network Technology to: (1) award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements (assistance) to eligible institutions to provide educational instruction in digital and wireless network technologies; and (2) strengthen the national digital and wireless infrastructure by increasing national investment in telecommunications and technology infrastructure at eligible institutions. Requires the NSF Director to establish an advisory council on the best approaches for involving eligible institutions in supported activities. Makes the following institutions eligible for such assistance: (1) a historically Black college or university; (2) a Hispanic-, Alaska Native-, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution; (3) a tribally controlled college or university; or (4) an institution determined to have enrolled a substantial number of minority, low-income students who received assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Provides a matching funds requirement. Prohibits an institution that receives assistance exceeding $2.5 million from receiving further assistance until every other eligible institution has received assistance under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 17 January 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1152-1153)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 January 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1151-1152)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 2003

    Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 March 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 April 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 7 April 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 108-34.

    Source: Committee

  8. 7 April 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 108-34.

    Source: Committee

  9. 30 April 2003

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5504-5511)

    Source: Floor

  10. 30 April 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 136.(text: CR S5510-5511)

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 May 2003

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 May 2003

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 May 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

  14. 1 May 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

  15. 7 May 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research.

    Source: Committee

  16. 21 July 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

    Source: Committee

Votes

30 April 2003 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 196 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 97 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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Referred in House (text)

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  • Referred in House (text)

    Referred in House · EN · 1 May 2003

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 30 April 2003

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  • Passed Senate amended

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 January 2003

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