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.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedJun 18, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseOct 20, 2009
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 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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 792 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed405–0 | Oct 20, 2009 |
Cosponsors 20
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 18, 2009 to Oct 20, 2009; 1 is an original cosponsor, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CO | Jared Polis | Original | Jun 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | Michael M. Honda | Jul 10, 2009 | |
| D-TX | Eddie Bernice Johnson | Jul 13, 2009 | |
| D-TX | Silvestre Reyes | Jul 14, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Zoe Lofgren | Jul 14, 2009 | |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Jul 15, 2009 | |
| R-CA | Edward R. Royce | Jul 15, 2009 | |
| R-MN | Erik Paulsen | Jul 15, 2009 | |
| R-TX | Ralph M. Hall | Jul 15, 2009 | |
| D-TX | Ruben Hinojosa | Jul 15, 2009 | |
| D-GU | Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Jul 22, 2009 | |
| D-TN | Bart Gordon | Jul 27, 2009 | |
| D-NC | G. K. Butterfield | Jul 27, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Jul 27, 2009 | |
| D-OH | Marcia L. Fudge | Jul 27, 2009 | |
| D-RI | Patrick J. Kennedy | Jul 29, 2009 | |
| D-NJ | Rush Holt | Jul 29, 2009 | |
| D-PA | Joe Sestak | Sep 14, 2009 | |
| D-OH | Mary Jo Kilroy | Oct 7, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Yvette D. Clarke | Oct 20, 2009 |
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Science, Space, and Technology Committee | Referred Jun 18, 2009 |
| House | Education and Workforce Committee | Referred Jun 18, 2009 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 20, 2009Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- Oct 20, 2009Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11474-11477)
- Oct 20, 2009DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 558.
- Oct 20, 2009At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Oct 20, 2009Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11481)
In the Congressional Record 1
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H11474–H11477, H11481Text printed H11474Recorded votes H11481designate | Bart Gordon D-TN, Jared Polis D-CO, Vernon J. Ehlers R-MI | Oct 20, 2009 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1560 | 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. | Identical bill | Sep 23, 2010 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- 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.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Oct 20, 2009Engrossed in House
- Jun 18, 2009Introduced in House
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