Search Results: keywords:"underrepresented groups"

  • S. 2714 — To establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:8,718

    S. 2714 aims to create the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) with the goal of advancing artificial intelligence (AI) research in the United States. It proposes establishing a network that provides researchers with diverse AI resources, including data,...

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    The bill wants to create a special place where people can study and learn about super smart computers, called AI, and make sure everyone, even those who might not have had the same chances before, can join in and help. It wants to make sure this smart computer stuff is safe, fair, and good for everyone, and it also talks about how to make it work without wasting money or being unfair.

  • H. R. 7002 — To provide for a wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,959

    H.R. 7002, titled the “Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024,” aims to establish a grant program to support new nursing school faculty members by supplementing their salaries. The bill allows schools of nursing to receive grants to make up the difference between the average salary of...

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    H.R. 7002 is like giving extra money to teachers at nursing schools to make their pay closer to what nurses in hospitals earn. This is to help schools hire and keep good teachers who can train new nurses.

  • H. R. 9953 — To establish a Federal returnship program to strengthen the Federal workforce and to ease re-entry into the workforce for individuals who have taken time away from work, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,561

    H.R. 9953, titled the "Return USA Act," aims to create a federal returnship program targeting mid-career professionals who have taken a career break and wish to re-enter the workforce. It seeks to enhance the federal workforce by offering these individuals opportunities in...

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    The Return USA Act is like a big welcome-back party for adults who took a break from work and now want to join government jobs again, with special help like training and mentors to make sure everyone has a fair chance and becomes a great leader. They plan to spend $5 million every year to make it happen, but some people worry about how exactly the money will be used to make sure it's done right.

  • H. R. 7680 — To support the preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children and youth in under-resourced and underserved communities in the United States, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,259

    H.R. 7680, known as the "Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2024," aims to tackle the issue of teacher shortages, especially in under-resourced and underserved communities in the United States. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide competitive grants to...

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    The "Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2024" is a plan to help schools in the United States find more teachers, especially in places where it's hard to get them, by giving money to schools to train and keep new teachers. The aim is to have more teachers for subjects like science and math and to make sure teachers come from different backgrounds.

  • S. 4028 — To increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and industry.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,076

    S. 4028 is a legislative proposal introduced in the U.S. Senate to promote diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. The bill aims to increase the participation of women, minorities, and people with disabilities in STEM fields by establishing...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a helpful piggy bank that wants to give money to help more girls, kids from different backgrounds, and kids with disabilities learn about things like space and computers in school, but some people worry that the bill doesn’t say exactly how to share the money or check if it's being used the right way.