HR 921 · 109th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-17· Sponsored by Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]· House

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Latest: House Committee on Education and the Workforce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.(2006-11-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005 - 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 Office

H.R. 921, Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005

May 11, 2005

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science on May 4, 2005</p>

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H.R. 921, Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005

May 11, 2005

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science on May 4, 2005

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican