H.R. 4323 · 115th Congress
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
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10 cosponsors · 3 D, 7 R
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- House Introduced Nov 9, 2017
- House Passed Dec 19, 2017 420–1
The plan shall: (1) report on NSF's outreach activities, (2) identify the best method for leveraging existing authorities and programs to support veterans in STEM careers and studies, and (3) include options for tracking veterans participation in NSF research and education programs.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Sep 12, 2018
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
(Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) encourage veterans to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and computer science, and (2) submit a plan to Congress for enhancing veterans outreach.
The plan shall: (1) report on NSF's outreach activities, (2) identify the best method for leveraging existing authorities and programs to support veterans in STEM careers and studies, and (3) include options for tracking veterans participation in NSF research and education programs.
The National Science Board shall provide in its annual report on the state of science and engineering in the United States 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.
The interagency working group shall: (1) coordinate federal STEM outreach programs for veterans and military spouses; and (2) develop a strategic plan to prioritize objectives, specify progress metrics, and identify STEM career barriers.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Latest action (Sep 12, 2018): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 9, 2017
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- House Introduced Nov 9, 2017
- House Passed Dec 19, 2017 420–1
Final vote · House · Dec 19, 2017
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Paul D. Ryan