Lamar Smith: “I accept the gentlewoman's amendment. It clarifies that it is in the national interest to fund grants that support the…”

“I accept the gentlewoman's amendment. It clarifies that it is in the national interest to fund grants that support the development of an American STEM workforce that is globally competitive and that includes computer science and the information technology sectors. In October, the President signed into law the STEM Education Act, a bill that I introduced with my colleague Ms. Esty, which expands the definition of STEM to include computer science. This amendment reinforces that new Federal definition of STEM. It is a perfecting amendment to the bill, and I welcome it. I agree with my colleague that it is in the national interest to support creating training a STEM workforce which includes computer science, and I support her amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DelBENE. I want to thank the chairman for his support. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. DelBene). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Ms. DelBene The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 6 printed in part B of House Report 114-420. Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.…”