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HR 1547 109th Congress House

Math and Science Incentive Act of 2005

Official title: To preserve mathematics- and science-based industries in the United States.

Introduced: April 25, 2005 See on congress.gov
Education Academic performanceArmed Forces and National SecurityCrime and Law EnforcementEconomic security
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Economics and Public FinanceElementary and secondary educationElementary educationEngineeringEngineersFederal aid to educationFederally-guaranteed loansFinance and Financial SectorGovernment lendingHigher educationInterestLabor and EmploymentMathematicsRating of employeesRecruiting of employeesScholarshipsScience, Technology, CommunicationsScientific educationScientistsSecondary educationStudent loan fundsTeacher educationTeacher supply and demandTeachersTechnical educationTerrorism
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 29, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1220)
Jul 25, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1595-1596)
Apr 29, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Apr 15, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E660)
Apr 12, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (text of measure as introduced: CR E660-661)
Apr 12, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 29, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1220)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Math and Science Incentive Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Education to carry out a program of assuming the obligation to pay up to $10,000 of interest on certain student loans under the Higher Education Act of 1965, for certain borrowers who agree to serve for five years as: (1) teachers of science, technology, engineering or mathematics at an elementary or secondary school; or (2) mathematics, science or engineering professionals.

Requires that selection of program participants from among eligible applicants be based on: (1) U.S. national security, homeland security, and economic security needs; and (2) the applicant's academic record or job performance. Allows other factors to be considered in such selection.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 1
ETHERIDGE, BOB
· Jun 13, 2005
DREIER, DAVID
· Jun 7, 2005
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Apr 25, 2005
EHLERS, VERNON
· Apr 12, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1547: Math and Science Incentive Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1547/
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