117th Congress
Research Excellence through STEM Inclusion Act
Purpose
To direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a Chief Diversity Officer position and to develop a strategic plan to ensure participation in NSF activities by a diverse group of learners, researchers, and institutions.
Summary of Selected Provisions
- Directs the National Science Foundation to appoint a Chief Diversity Officer charged with creating a strategic plan to increase the racial and geographic diversity of individuals who participate in NSF programs
- Suggests NSF allocate $5 million annually to support the officer’s initiatives
Primary Sponsors
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REPRESENTATIVE D-NY
Co-sponsors by Party
R
1
D
1
I
0
Actions
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06/11/2021Introduced in House