117th Congress
Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2021
Purpose
A bill to increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and industry.
Summary of Selected Provisions
- Directs the National Science Foundation to award grants that support outreach and mentorship opportunities for women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields
- Recommends Congress provide NSF with $15 million annually through fiscal year 2026 for such grants
Primary Sponsors
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SENATOR D-HI
Co-sponsors by Party
R
0
D
6
I
0
Actions
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06/24/2021Introduced in Senate