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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 144

Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 18, 2021)

Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than two years.

The NSF shall select grantees from among citizens, nationals, and lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the United States.

The NSF shall conduct program outreach to recruit fellowship applicants (1) from all regions of the country; (2) from historically underrepresented populations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); and (3) who graduate from or intend to carry out research at a variety of types of institutions of higher education, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

What just happenedMay 19, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30](D-TX)Sponsor
29 cosponsors18 D11 R
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  1. May 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. May 18, 2021FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2482)

  3. May 18, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2482)

  4. May 18, 2021FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 144 are considered vacated.

  5. May 17, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  6. May 17, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 144.

  7. May 17, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390-2392; text: CR H2390-2391)

  8. May 17, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Apr 14, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 4.

  10. Apr 14, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-16.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  11. Apr 14, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-16.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  12. Mar 9, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. Mar 9, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  14. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  15. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E3)

  16. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 18, 202153

Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than two years.

The NSF shall select grantees from among citizens, nationals, and lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the United States.

The NSF shall conduct program outreach to recruit fellowship applicants (1) from all regions of the country; (2) from historically underrepresented populations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); and (3) who graduate from or intend to carry out research at a variety of types of institutions of higher education, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Reported to HouseApr 14, 20217

Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than two years.

The NSF shall select grantees from among citizens, nationals, and lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the United States.

The NSF shall conduct program outreach to recruit fellowship applicants (1) from all regions of the country; (2) from historically underrepresented populations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); and (3) who graduate from or intend to carry out research at a variety of types of institutions of higher education, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2021

Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than two years.

Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act — Informed