HOUSE 425116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

Last Action: 2/26/2019

Actions

2019-02-26Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2019-02-25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-02-25On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2058-2059)
2019-02-25Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2058-2059)
2019-02-25DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 425.
2019-02-25Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2058-2060)
2019-02-25Mr. Lipinski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2019-01-10Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2019-01-10Introduced in House
2019-01-10Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-25 (53)

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 and outreach 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 coordinate federal programs and policies for transitioning and training veterans and military spouses for STEM careers.

Cosponsors (6)

Conor Lamb (D-PA)
Brian Babin (R-TX)
Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)
Michael Waltz (R-FL)
Jim Banks (R-IN)

Subjects

Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Executive Office of the President
Executive agency funding and structure
Higher education
Military personnel and dependents
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education
Student aid and college costs
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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