Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse future technology workforce through the designation of National Computer Science Education Week.

Bill: 111-hres-558
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2009-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Computers and information technology
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Minority education
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: 
Supports the designation of the week of December 7 as National Computer Science Education Week.
 
Encourages: (1) identification by schools, teachers, researchers, universities, and policymakers of mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting edge professional development so that they can provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science; (2) exposure of students to computer science concepts; and (3) opportunities for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science. 
 
Supports research in computer science to address what would motivate increased participation in such field. 

action_date: 2009-10-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Supports the designation of the week of December 7 as National Computer Science Education Week.
 
Encourages: (1) identification by schools, teachers, researchers, universities, and policymakers of mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting edge professional development so that they can provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science; (2) exposure of students to computer science concepts; and (3) opportunities for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science. 
 
Supports research in computer science to address what would motivate increased participation in such field. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 792). (text: CR H11474-11475)
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 792).(text: CR H11474-11475)
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11481)
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 558.
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11474-11477)
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Referred to House Science and Technology
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Introduced in House