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Bill108th CongressFiled Jan 17, 2003Science, Technology, Communications
S. 196

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003

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Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003 - Establishes within the National Science Foundation (NSF) an Office of Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology to: (1) award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements (assistance) to eligible institutions to provide educational instruction in digital and wireless network technologies; and (2) strengthen the national digital and wireless infrastructure by increasing national investment in telecommunications and technology infrastructure at eligible institutions.

Requires the NSF Director to establish an advisory council on the best approaches for involving eligible institutions in supported activities and for reviewing and evaluating submitted proposals. Requires the council to include members from minority serving institutions.

Makes the following institutions eligible for such assistance: (1) a historically Black college or university; (2) a Hispanic-, Alaska Native-, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution; (3) a tribally controlled college or university; or (4) an institution determined to have enrolled a substantial number of minority, low-income students who received assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Provides a matching funds requirement.

Prohibits an institution that receives assistance exceeding $2.5 million from receiving further assistance until every other eligible institution has received assistance under this Act.

Requires each institution receiving such assistance to report annually to the Director on its use of such assistance. Requires the Director to review such reports, evaluate such assistance program, and report recommendations to Congress, including recommendations on the continuing need for Federal support of the program.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

What just happenedJul 21, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Allen, George [R-VA](R-VA)Sponsor
26 cosponsors10 D16 R
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  1. Jul 21, 2003CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

    Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee
  2. May 7, 2003CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research.

    Research Subcommittee
  3. May 1, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  4. May 1, 2003IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. May 1, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  6. May 1, 2003FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  7. May 1, 2003Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Apr 30, 2003Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 136. (text: CR S5510-5511)

  9. Apr 30, 2003Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 136.(text: CR S5510-5511)

  10. Apr 30, 2003Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5504-5511)

  11. Apr 7, 2003Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.

  12. Apr 7, 2003Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 108-34.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  13. Apr 7, 2003Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 108-34.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Mar 13, 2003Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. Feb 13, 2003Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  16. Jan 17, 2003IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1152-1153)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  17. Jan 17, 2003IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1151-1152)

  18. Jan 17, 2003IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedApr 30, 200335
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003 - Establishes within the National Science Foundation (NSF) an Office of Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology to: (1) award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements (assistance) to eligible institutions to provide educational instruction in digital and wireless network technologies; and (2) strengthen the national digital and wireless infrastructure by increasing national investment in telecommunications and technology infrastructure at eligible institutions.

Requires the NSF Director to establish an advisory council on the best approaches for involving eligible institutions in supported activities and for reviewing and evaluating submitted proposals. Requires the council to include members from minority serving institutions.

Makes the following institutions eligible for such assistance: (1) a historically Black college or university; (2) a Hispanic-, Alaska Native-, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution; (3) a tribally controlled college or university; or (4) an institution determined to have enrolled a substantial number of minority, low-income students who received assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Provides a matching funds requirement.

Prohibits an institution that receives assistance exceeding $2.5 million from receiving further assistance until every other eligible institution has received assistance under this Act.

Requires each institution receiving such assistance to report annually to the Director on its use of such assistance. Requires the Director to review such reports, evaluate such assistance program, and report recommendations to Congress, including recommendations on the continuing need for Federal support of the program.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Apr 7, 200301
Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act of 2003 - Establishes within the National Science Foundation (NSF) an Office of Digital and Wireless Network Technology to: (1) award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements (assistance) to eligible institutions to provide educational instruction in digital and wireless network technologies; and (2) strengthen the national digital and wireless infrastructure by increasing national investment in telecommunications and technology infrastructure at eligible institutions.

Requires the NSF Director to establish an advisory council on the best approaches for involving eligible institutions in supported activities.

Makes the following institutions eligible for such assistance: (1) a historically Black college or university; (2) a Hispanic-, Alaska Native-, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution; (3) a tribally controlled college or university; or (4) an institution determined to have enrolled a substantial number of minority, low-income students who received assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Provides a matching funds requirement.

Prohibits an institution that receives assistance exceeding $2.5 million from receiving further assistance until every other eligible institution has received assistance under this Act.

Requires each institution receiving such assistance to report annually to the Director on its use of such assistance. Requires the Director to review such reports, evaluate such assistance program, and report recommendations to Congress, including recommendations on the continuing need for Federal support of the program.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

Introduced in SenateJan 17, 200300
Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act of 2003 - Establishes within the National Science Foundation (NSF) an Office of Digital and Wireless Network Technology to: (1) award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements (assistance) to eligible institutions to provide educational instruction in digital and wireless network technologies; and (2) strengthen the national digital and wireless infrastructure by increasing national investment in telecommunications and technology infrastructure at eligible institutions.

Requires the NSF Director to establish an advisory council on the best approaches for involving eligible institutions in supported activities.

Makes the following institutions eligible for such assistance: (1) a historically Black college or university; (2) a Hispanic-, Alaska Native-, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution; (3) a tribally controlled college or university; or (4) an institution determined to have enrolled a substantial number of minority, low-income students who received assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Provides a matching funds requirement.

Prohibits an institution that receives assistance exceeding $2.5 million from receiving further assistance until every other eligible institution has received assistance under this Act.