Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 718
Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
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Introduced 2025-09-15Topic: education · higher education · economy jobsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the House of Representatives supports the goal of increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. It states that Latino individuals are underrepresented in STEM jobs and calls for greater investment in the Latino community. It encourages more federal support for programs that help Latino students pursue STEM education and careers, especially engineering. It also recognizes the role of Hispanic-serving institutions and other colleges in reaching this goal. The resolution does not create new programs or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Luz M. Rivas Democrat sponsor
- 21 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-15 | House | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and 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. | refer |
| 2025-09-15 | House | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and 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. | refer |
| 2025-09-15 | Submitted in House | refer | |
| 2025-09-15 | Submitted in House | introduce |