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Paul E. Tsongas Fellowship Act

Introduced: May 6, 1999 See on congress.gov
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May 12, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
May 12, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Basic Research.
May 6, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E889)
May 6, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
May 6, 1999
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Paul E. Tsongas Fellowship Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to award Paul E. Tsongas Doctoral Fellowships for graduate study and research in fields of science or engineering that relate to energy or the environment such as physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, computer science, materials science, environmental science, behavioral science, and social sciences at institutions proposed by applicants for such fellowships.

Directs the Secretary to appoint the Paul E. Tsongas Fellowship Board to: (1) establish general policies for the program and oversee its operation; (2) establish general criteria for awarding fellowships; (3) award fellowships; and (4) submit to the Congress at least once in every three-year period a report on any modifications in the program.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now May 12, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3