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Current Status:
| Administration | Administration released "American Competitivesness Initiative" proposal, 2/2/06 [More Info] |
| Action: | Signed H.R. 2272 as Public Law 110-69, 8/9/07 |
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| Senate | S. 761, "America COMPETES Act of 2007," introduced, 3/5/07 |
| Action: | S. 761 passed by Senate 88-8, 4/25/07 |
| Text of S. 761 inserted into H.R. 2272 and passed by Senate by Unanimous Consent, 7/19/07 |
| Conferees appointed by Senate, 7/19/07 |
| Conference report on H.R. 2272 approved by unanimous consent, 8/2/07 |
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| House | H.R. 2272, "21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007, introduced 5/10/07 |
| Action: | H.R. 2272 passed by House by voice vote, 5/21/07 |
| Conferees appointed by House, 7/31/07 |
| Conference report on H.R. 2272 approved 367-57, 8/2/07 |
Latest News:
August 10, 2007
On August 9, President Bush signed the America COMPETES (Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science) Act of 2007 into law. The compromise legislation reflects a number of the Administration's American Competitiveness Intiative priorities. It authorizes more than $43 billion of new funding over the next three fiscal years to boost federal investment in basic research in the physical sciences, expand math and science education programs at the K-12 and university levels, and revitalize policies that encourage innovation.
White House Fact Sheet
Archived Updates & Historical Information
ACTE Resources, Positions & Statements:
ACTE Issue Brief: CTE's Role in American Competitiveness
This issue brief explores the dynamic role that career and technical education plays in economic competitiveness. High-quality career and technical education can ensure America’s future in the global economy through increased student engagement, the innovative integration of math, science and literacy skills, and by meeting the needs of both employers and the economy as a whole.
External Resources:
Side-by-Side Comparison of Key Innovation & Competitiveness Bills in Congress, American Chemical Society 6/20/07
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