[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 776 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 776

 Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for continued 
efforts to strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
(STEM) education, especially for girls and minority students, in order 
to diversify and expand the opportunities available to all Americans in 
  the global market and to bolster the vitality of the United States 
                                economy.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 5, 2021

Mrs. Beatty (for herself, Mr. Costa, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Foster, and Mrs. 
  Carolyn B. Maloney of New York) submitted the following resolution; 
 which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for continued 
efforts to strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
(STEM) education, especially for girls and minority students, in order 
to diversify and expand the opportunities available to all Americans in 
  the global market and to bolster the vitality of the United States 
                                economy.

Whereas the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy in the 
        21st century depends on innovations based on citizens' developed 
        knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM);
Whereas knowledge in STEM fields is necessary to ensure the security of the 
        United States;
Whereas an increasing number of jobs require an educational foundation in 
        science and mathematics;
Whereas high-quality education in science will remain critical to understanding 
        and combating the growing issue of climate change;
Whereas hands-on experience with STEM education shows students that they can 
        make a meaningful, tangible impact on today's world;
Whereas the emergence of the arts as a necessary factor in STEM curriculum 
        further develops students' aptitudes in communication, critical 
        thinking, and collaboration, and inspires innovation and creativity;
Whereas today's scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and educators have the 
        power to inspire the innovators of tomorrow;
Whereas women, African Americans, Native Americans, and Latinx people are 
        currently underrepresented in STEM fields, meaning that much of the 
        United States potential remains untapped;
Whereas diversity in any field incorporates different experiences and ideas 
        which ultimately lead to more creative and pioneering solutions to the 
        problems that the United States faces today and the challenges it will 
        face in the future;
Whereas increasing the inclusion of women and people of color in science and 
        technology sectors provides role models who will inspire students of all 
        backgrounds and identities;
Whereas America's greatest achievements have stemmed from the courageous dreams 
        of innovators of the past, and those accomplishments could only be 
        bolstered by the increased inclusion and education of women and people 
        of color in the field of STEM innovation; and
Whereas November 8 is recognized as ``National STEM Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``National STEM Day'';
            (2) acknowledges the many individuals currently involved in 
        the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) 
        fields, as well as those individuals interested in pursuing 
        STEM careers;
            (3) recognizes the important role women and people of color 
        have played in STEM fields; and
            (4) appreciates the role STEM continues to play in 
        contributing to long-lasting, innovative changes to improve 
        society.
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