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Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

Introduced: January 16, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 11, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-115.
Feb 11, 2020
Signed by President.
Feb 3, 2020
Presented to President.
Jan 27, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 27, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H550-551)
Jan 27, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H550-551)
Jan 27, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 153.
Jan 27, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H550-554)
Jan 27, 2020
Mr. McAdams moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Dec 19, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 19, 2019
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 18, 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7164-7165)
Dec 18, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7164-7165)
Dec 5, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.
Dec 5, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-164.
Jul 10, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

This bill addresses the participation of veterans in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, including by making veterans eligible for certain National Science Foundation (NSF) programs.

(Sec. 3) The bill directs the NSF to (1) encourage veterans to study and pursue careers in STEM and computer science in coordination with other federal agencies that serve veterans, and (2) submit a plan to Congress for enhancing veterans outreach.

The National Science Board shall provide in its annual report on the state of science and engineering in the United States relevant data on veterans in science and engineering careers or education programs.

The bill provides for veterans' participation in (1) the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program to recruit and train mathematics and science teachers, (2) NSF fellowships and masters fellowships for mathematics and science teachers, (3) computer and network security capacity building grants, and (4) traineeship grants leading to a doctorate degree in computer and network security research.

The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish an interagency working group to improve veteran and military spouse equity and representation in STEM fields.

(Sec. 4) The Government Accountability Office must study (1) the academic success rates of student veterans pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM, computer science, medicine, or other fields identified as meeting national needs; and (2) the barriers faced by such students in pursuing such degrees.

What's happening now February 11, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-115.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 425 Identical bill Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
 Bill text 6 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 6 Republican 5
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Dec 17, 2019
 R
Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Jul 29, 2019
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jul 24, 2019
 R
Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Jul 10, 2019
 D
Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jul 10, 2019
 D
Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jul 9, 2019
 D
Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Jul 9, 2019
 D
Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Jun 13, 2019
 R
Rounds, Mike
South Dakota · May 1, 2019
 R
Daines, Steve
Montana · Jan 31, 2019
 D
Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jan 16, 2019
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