[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12679]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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               SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH

  (Mr. GARCIA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA. Madam Speaker, I rise to support education in the STEM 
fields--science, technology, engineering, and math--especially as more 
than 60 percent of U.S. employers face difficulties finding qualified 
workers in the STEM fields, it is essential that we support education 
in the STEM fields to remain competitive in a 21st century global 
economy.
  That is why I have introduced the Innovative STEM Networks Act, which 
will establish a grant program for school districts to create 
partnerships with universities, business, and local nonprofits to 
support learning in the STEM fields.
  Schools like FIU, Miami Dade College, and the University of Miami 
have dedicated resources to ensuring their students have a strong 
foundation in STEM subjects, and my bill will replicate this success 
for students preparing to enter college or the workforce.
  I urge my colleagues to work with me to create jobs and spur economic 
growth by supporting STEM education.

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