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 · Sep 23, 2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 27, 2010
- Agreed to in HouseSep 23, 2010
Summary
(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 5 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.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 27, 2010 to Sep 16, 2010, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CO | Jared Polis | Original | Jul 27, 2010 |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Sep 16, 2010 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 23, 2010Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6945-6947)
- Sep 23, 2010DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1560.
- Sep 23, 2010Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 23, 2010Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Sep 23, 2010On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6945-6946)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 558 | 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 Educati | Identical bill | Oct 20, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 23, 2010Engrossed in House
- Jul 27, 2010Introduced in House
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