S. 838 · 111th Congress
A bill to provide for the appointment of United States Science Envoys.
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Authorizes the Secretary of State, under the authority, direction, and control of the President and in accordance with the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, to increase the number of educational and cultural exchange activities involving persons from scientific, medicine, research, and academic sectors by: (1) establishing new Mutual…
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate without amendment · May 7, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Authorizes the Secretary of State, under the authority, direction, and control of the President and in accordance with the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, to increase the number of educational and cultural exchange activities involving persons from scientific, medicine, research, and academic sectors by: (1) establishing new Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; and (2) expanding the coverage of existing Programs.
Directs the Secretary to appoint United States Science Envoys to represent the U.S. commitment to collaborate with other countries to promote the advancement of science and technology throughout the world based on issues of common interest and expertise.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A bill to provide for the appointment of United States Science Envoys.
Latest action (May 7, 2009): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 58.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 21, 2009
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.