HR 2801 · 108th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: House Committee on Education and the Workforce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004.(2004-11-22)
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Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003- Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Program to assist eligible educational institutions in acquiring, and augmenting use of, digital and wireless networking technologies to improve the quality and delivery of educational services at such institutions. Defines as eligible institutions: (1) historically Black colleges or universities, (2) a Hispanic-, Alaskan Native-, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution; (3) a tribally controlled college or university; or (4) an institution with a sufficient enrollment of needy students as defined under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Outlines authorized assistance activities. Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology to: (1) establish an advisory council to advise on the best approaches toward maximum Program participation by eligible institutions; and (2) ensure that grant awards are made to all types of eligible institutions. Requires Program assessment every three years by the National Academy of …
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2801, Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003
Jul 25, 2003<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science on July 22, 2003</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 2801, Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003
Jul 25, 2003Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science on July 22, 2003
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (20)
12 Democrats8 Republicans