Lawmakers reintroduced a bill to expand NSF research funding for under-resourced higher education institutions and STEM participation.
Quiver AI Summary
Lawmakers reintroduce research bill: Reps. Troy Carter, LaMonica McIver, Christian Menefee, and Raul Ruiz said they have reintroduced the Equity in Research Act. The bill would create a National Science Foundation grant program aimed at increasing research capacity at under-resourced colleges and universities.
Bill details and stated goal: According to the release, the proposal would authorize NSF grants of $1 million to $5 million for eligible institutions, including HBCUs, Tribal Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Predominantly Black Institutions, and some land-grant universities. The lawmakers said the measure is intended to support research infrastructure, equipment, maintenance, and related staffing.
Funding and rationale: The release says the bill would authorize $50 million annually starting in fiscal year 2027. Supporters said the effort could broaden STEM opportunities, strengthen research participation, and help more institutions contribute to scientific work and workforce development.
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Troy A. Carter Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Troy A. Carter:
- H.R.10424: To establish a National Science Foundation grant program to provide opportunities for and strengthen research capacity at institutions of higher education to stimulate sustainable improvement in existing research and development at such institutions, and for other purposes.
- H.R.10253: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1706 South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana, as the "Cpl. Lawrence Brown Post Office Building".
- H.R.10122: STORM FORTIFIED and Wildfire Prepared Act
- H.R.9842: State Offices of Women’s Health Support and Expansion Act
- H.R.9344: EDUCATE Act of 2026
- H.R.9312: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.
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