H.Res. 558 · 111th Congress
Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the…
Full title
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.
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20 cosponsors · 17 D, 3 R
1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Jun 18, 2009
- House Passed Oct 20, 2009 405–0
Supports the designation of the week of December 7 as National Computer Science Education Week.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Oct 20, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: 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.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2009): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 18, 2009
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- House Introduced Jun 18, 2009
- House Passed Oct 20, 2009 405–0
Final vote · House · Oct 20, 2009
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi