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Issue Position: Science and Technology

Issue Position

Date: Aug. 11, 2016
Issues: Technology and Communication Science K-12 Education

As a member of Congress, I have supported federal funding for programs like the National Science Foundation, which has led to several innovations in engineering and technology. Most recently, I am a cosponsor of the Diversity in Science Technology and Nurturing Capable Educators (DISTANCE) Act of 2015 (H.R. 3790). This bill seeks to achieve President Obama's goal of preparing 10,000 new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) teachers by encouraging college students who have studied the STEM disciplines to enter and continue in the teaching profession.

I will continue to support legislation that will increase funding for technological and scientific research, especially in the Memphis medical community.


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