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Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 9, 2017Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 4323

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

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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.

What just happenedSep 12, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2](R-FL)Sponsor
10 cosponsors3 D7 R
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  1. Sep 12, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.

  2. Sep 12, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Sep 12, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Sep 5, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Dec 20, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Dec 19, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. Dec 19, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 693). (text: CR 12/18/2017 H10163)

  8. Dec 19, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 693).(text: CR 12/18/2017 H10163)

  9. Dec 19, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10215)

  10. Dec 18, 2017FloorH37220

    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.

  11. Dec 18, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4323.

  12. Dec 18, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10162-10164)

  13. Dec 18, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  14. Dec 18, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 352.

  15. Dec 18, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-473.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  16. Dec 18, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-473.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  17. Nov 15, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  18. Nov 15, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  19. Nov 9, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  20. Nov 9, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Nov 9, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 12, 20181

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.

Passed House amendedDec 19, 201736

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) encourage veterans to study and pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and computer science in coordination with other federal agencies that serve veterans, and (2) submit a plan to Congress for enhancing outreach efforts to veterans.

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) identify a method to track 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 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 Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall: (1) establish a subcommittee under the Committee on STEM Education of the National Science and Technology Council to coordinate federal programs and policies for transitioning and training veterans and military spouses for STEM careers, (2) monitor federal agency efforts to ensure that the objectives of the subcommittee's strategic plan required by this bill are met, and (3) submit the strategic plan to Congress within one year after enactment of this bill.

The subcommittee shall: (1) coordinate federal agency STEM outreach activities and programs for veterans and military spouses; and (2) develop a strategic plan to prioritize objectives, specify progress metrics, identify STEM career barriers facing veterans and military spouses, and identify any barriers that require legislative or regulatory changes.

Reported to House without amendmentDec 18, 201779

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) encourage veterans to study and pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and computer science in coordination with other federal agencies that serve veterans, and (2) submit a plan to Congress for enhancing outreach efforts to veterans.

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) identify a method to track 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 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 Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall: (1) establish a subcommittee under the Committee on STEM Education of the National Science and Technology Council to coordinate federal programs and policies for transitioning and training veterans and military spouses for STEM careers, (2) monitor federal agency efforts to ensure that the objectives of the subcommittee's strategic plan required by this bill are met, and (3) submit the strategic plan to Congress within one year after enactment of this bill.

The subcommittee shall: (1) coordinate federal agency STEM outreach activities and programs for veterans and military spouses; and (2) develop a strategic plan to prioritize objectives, specify progress metrics, identify STEM career barriers facing veterans and military spouses, and identify any barriers that require legislative or regulatory changes.

Introduced in HouseNov 9, 2017

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) encourage veterans to study and pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and computer science in coordination with other federal agencies that serve veterans, and (2) submit a plan to Congress for enhancing outreach efforts to veterans.

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 Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall: (1) establish a subcommittee under the Committee on STEM Education of the National Science and Technology Council to coordinate federal programs and policies for transitioning and training veterans and military spouses for STEM careers, and (2) monitor federal agency efforts to ensure that the objectives of the subcommittee's strategic plan required by this bill are met.

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act — Informed