S. 196 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act of 2003
S. 196 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act of 2003, has passed the senate — introduced on Jan 17, 2003, sponsored by George Allen with 26 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003 - Establishes within the National Science Foundation (NSF) an Office of Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology to: (1) award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements (assistance) to eligible institutions to provide educational instruction in digital and wireless network technologies; and (2) strengthen the national di…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003
Sponsor
George Allen (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2003
- Passed the SenateApr 30, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (Jul 21, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Apr 30, 2003 · Bill Passed97–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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