Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse future technology workforce through the designation of National Computer Science Education Week.

Summary

Supports the designation of the week of December 7 as National Computer Science Education Week. Encourages: (1) identification by schools, teachers, researchers, universities, and policymakers of mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting edge professional development so that they can provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science; (2) exposure of students to computer science concepts; and (3) opportunities for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science. Supports research in computer science to address what would motivate increased participation in such field.

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Timeline

1. 18 June 2009

   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. 18 June 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to House Science and Technology

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 June 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 18 June 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 20 October 2009

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

6. 20 October 2009

   Vote

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 792). (text: CR H11474-11475)

   Source: Floor

7. 20 October 2009

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 792).(text: CR H11474-11475)

   Source: Floor

8. 20 October 2009

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11474-11477)

   Source: Floor

9. 20 October 2009

   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

10. 20 October 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 558.

    Source: Floor

11. 20 October 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · 20 October 2009 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 18 June 2009 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 20 October 2009

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 20 October 2009

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 20 October 2009

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 18 June 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 18 June 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 June 2009

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Sponsors

• Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
• Jared Polis · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] · D · Cosponsor
• EDDIE JOHNSON · D · Cosponsor
• Zoe Lofgren · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] · D · Cosponsor
• ED ROYCE · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Erik Paulsen · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Marcia Fudge · D · Cosponsor
• Gregory Meeks · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Cosponsor
• G. K. Butterfield · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Yvette Clarke · D · Cosponsor
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