Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5509, the IMT Apprenticeships Act, was introduced by Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy with my support and that of the ranking minority member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. It increases our STEM workforce and improves our national competitiveness. The IMT Apprenticeships Act directs the National Science Foundation to fund initiatives that support innovative partnerships between academic institutions and local industries. These programs combine formal education with work experiences such as apprenticeships, pairing local employers with the STEM industry. This bill also requires the NSF to conduct research on market analysis innovations and America's skilled technical workforce. I would like to thank Leader McCarthy, Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson, and Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune for their efforts on this bipartisan bill. The IMT Apprenticeships Act enhances America's STEM competitiveness and contributes to our future economic prosperity. Mr. Speaker, I urge its support, and I reserve the balance of my time.”