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Latest Action: 10/22/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 751. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week. 10/22/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes that the important contributions of chemical scientists and engineers to technological progress and the health of many industries that have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the Nation's health and standard of living. Recognizes the need to increase the number of Americans from under-represented groups participating in science and technology fields like chemistry. Supports the goals of National Chemistry Week, as founded by the American Chemical Society.
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Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - 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 t Bill TextTo increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes. 6/12/2008--Introduced. Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Act of 2008 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a policy for federal science agencies to carry out a program of workshops that educate specified federally funded researchers about methods that minimize the effects of gender bias in evaluation, including of federal research grants, for hiring, tenure, and promotion, and for selection for any other honor based on academic merit. Requires the support of at least one workshop every two years among the federal science agencies in the major science and engineering disciplines. Authorizes federal science agencies to carry out such program by making grants to eligible organizations as described in this Act. Requires [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/27/2008 - Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Indroduction and Referral (05/08/2008).. Bill TextTo increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes. 6/19/2008--Introduced. Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Act of 2008 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a policy for federal science agencies to carry out a program of workshops that educate specified federally funded researchers about methods that minimize the effects of gender bias in the evaluation of federal research grants and in the related academic advancement of the recipients of these grants. Requires the support of at least one workshop every two years among the federal science agencies in the major science and engineering disciplines.Authorizes federal science agencies to carry out such program by making grants to eligible organizations as described in this Act. Requires the Director to transmit a report [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/27/2008 - Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Indroduction and Referral (05/08/2008).. Bill TextTo increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes. 6/19/2008--Introduced. Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Act of 2008 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a policy for federal science agencies to carry out a program of workshops that educate specified federally funded researchers about methods that minimize the effects of gender bias in the evaluation of federal research grants and in the related academic advancement of the recipients of these grants. Requires the support of at least one workshop every two years among the federal science agencies in the major science and engineering disciplines.Authorizes federal science agencies to carry out such program by making grants to eligible organizations as described in this Act. Requires the Director to transmit a report [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Aged, Budgets, Caregivers, Children, Civil rights, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Disabled, Discrimination in education, Education, Engineers, Families, Federal aid to research, Government information, Government paperwork, Higher education, Infrastructure, Research and development, Research grants, Science policy, Scientists, Sex discrimination, Women, Women's rights
Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - 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 t Bill TextTo increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes. 6/12/2008--Introduced. Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Act of 2008 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a policy for federal science agencies to carry out a program of workshops that educate specified federally funded researchers about methods that minimize the effects of gender bias in evaluation, including of federal research grants, for hiring, tenure, and promotion, and for selection for any other honor based on academic merit. Requires the support of at least one workshop every two years among the federal science agencies in the major science and engineering disciplines. Authorizes federal science agencies to carry out such program by making grants to eligible organizations as described in this Act. Requires [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/22/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 751. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week. 10/22/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes that the important contributions of chemical scientists and engineers to technological progress and the health of many industries that have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the Nation's health and standard of living. Recognizes the need to increase the number of Americans from under-represented groups participating in science and technology fields like chemistry. Supports the goals of National Chemistry Week, as founded by the American Chemical Society.
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