Session 116

HR 1665

Building Blocks of STEM Act

In Second Chamber

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US Congress

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Session 116

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Session

Session 116

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US Congress

Bill overview

The Building Blocks of STEM Act directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to prioritize research and development focused on early childhood STEM education. Specifically, it encourages the NSF to consider the age distribution of projects and to fund research examining factors influencing girls’ participation in STEM, including teacher training, classroom environments, and parental influences. The bill also aims to support the development of gender-inclusive computer science programs and resources for educators and students in prekindergarten through elementary school.

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Legislative history

2019-03-11House

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

2019-03-11House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

2019-03-11

Introduced in House

2019-03-11

Introduced in House

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7/23/2019HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7166-7167)
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7/23/2019Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7166-7167)
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Passage without roll call

7/23/2019HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7166-7167)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
7/23/2019Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7166-7167)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 1665

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