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HR 5509 115th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Academic performance and assessments Census and government statistics Education programs funding Higher education National Science Foundation Research and development Science and engineering education Vocational and technical education

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act

Introduced: June 1, 2018 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 31, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-402.
Dec 31, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2018
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 13 (Roll no. 459). (consideration: CR H10437-10438; text: CR H10416-10418)
Dec 20, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 20, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5509.
Dec 20, 2018
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10416-10419)
Dec 20, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 20, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 20, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7947-7949)
Dec 20, 2018
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 26, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 25, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 25, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8862-8863)
Sep 25, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8862-8863)
Sep 25, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5509.
Sep 25, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8862-8865)
Sep 25, 2018
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 25, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 763.
Sep 25, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-975.
Apr 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 17, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 13, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Apr 13, 2018
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 20, 2018 House · vote #459 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment Passed 378–13 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 4,172 Thune, John In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Dec 20, 2018
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Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to junior or community colleges to develop or improve associate degree or certificate programs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) fields.

The NSF shall award grants to institutions of higher education partnering with private sector employers that commit to offering apprenticeships, internships, research opportunities, or applied learning experiences to students in STEM baccalaureate degree programs.

The NSF shall award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations to conduct research on student outcomes and determine best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment.

(Sec. 4) The NSF Directorate of Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, in coordination with the Department of Labor, shall support research on labor market analysis innovations, data and information sciences, electronic information tools and methodologies, and metrics.

The NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics shall coordinate with other agencies in exploring the feasibility of expanding its surveys to include the collection of data on certain skilled technical workers who use STEM knowledge in their jobs.

What's happening now December 31, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-402.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3583 Related bill Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act
 Bill text 7 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 2
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Sep 25, 2018
Knight, Stephen
· Jun 1, 2018
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Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Apr 17, 2018
SMITH, LAMAR
· Apr 13, 2018
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