H.R. 694 (110th): Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007

Introduced:
Jan 24, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Edolphus “Ed” Towns [D-NY10]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on September 4, 2007 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Jan 24, 2007
Referred to Committee Jan 24, 2007
Passed House Sep 04, 2007
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Sep 04, 2007 7:13 p.m.
Passed 331/59

Cosponsors
35 cosponsors (32D, 3R) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

House Science, Space, and Technology

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Full Title

To establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 05, 2007.
14 pages

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9/4/2007.
Section 2 -
Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Program to assist eligible educational institutions in acquiring, and augmenting use of, digital and wireless networking technologies to improve the quality and delivery of educational services at such institutions.
Defines as eligible institutions:
(1) historically Black colleges or universities,
(2) a Hispanic-, Alaskan Native-, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution;
(3) a tribally controlled college or university; or
(4) an institution with a sufficient enrollment of needy students as defined under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Outlines authorized assistance activities.
Directs the Secretary to:
(1) establish an advisory council to advise on the best approaches toward maximum Program participation by eligible institutions; and
(2) ensure that grant awards are made to all types of eligible institutions.
Requires Program assessment every three years by the National Academy of Public Administration.
Section 3 -
Authorizes appropriations.

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