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Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

12/14/2022, 10:13 PM

Congressional Summary of S 153

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 153

Bill S 153 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2019. Bill S 153 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 16, 2019.  Bill S 153's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-115. as of February 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 153

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 153

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 153

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
A bill to promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research, and for other purposes.
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 153

Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
FloridaRepublican
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
MassachusettsDemocrat
Jacky Rosen
Jacky Rosen
NevadaDemocrat
Mike Rounds
Mike Rounds
South DakotaRepublican
Gary C. Peters
Gary C. Peters
MichiganDemocrat
Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat

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