H.R. 255 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act
H.R. 255 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2017, sponsored by Elizabeth H. Esty with 44 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 115-6
What it does
Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act to authorize the National Science Foundation to encourage its entrepreneurial programs to recruit and support women to extend their focus beyond the laboratory and into the commercial world.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elizabeth H. Esty (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 10, 2017
- Passed the SenateFeb 14, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 16, 2017
- Became lawFeb 28, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Feb 28, 2017)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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