For this weeks assignment I came across the Inspire Women Act introduced by congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-Virginia.) The bill is meant to inspire more women to pursue careers in the STEM fields. It was first introduced on January 5, 2017, passed the House vote on January 10, then the senate on February 14, and was signed by President Trump on February 28, 2017. The bill is sponsored by Comstock, and Co- Sponsored by Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas.) This bill benefits women, and is set to inspire and encourage them to develop essential knowledge and skills in the STEM fields of work. Women who work in the STEM fields as of now only make up about 26%. With this, Barbara hopes more women will enter into these sorts of careers.
I heard about this but had not looked at it more closely until now. I think it is a very interesting bill and will be beneficial.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this bill, but it sounds cool! I wonder how they plan to inspire women? I am not surprised Trump signed it, as he is trying to regain more female support.
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