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Bill
S. 153
RelatedH.R. 425
116th Congress
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Purpose
A bill to promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research, and for other purposes.
Summary of Selected Provisions
  • Directs the National Science Foundation to develop a plan for enhancing outreach efforts to veterans
  • Directs the National Science Board to include data on veterans in STEM careers or education programs in its S&E Indicators report
  • Directs the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal programs and policies for transitioning veterans and military spouses into STEM careers
Primary Sponsors
Co-sponsors by Party
R
6
D
6
I
0
Actions
  • 02/11/2020
    Became law
  • 01/27/2020
    Passed by House
  • 12/18/2019
    Passed by Senate
  • 01/16/2019
    Introduced in Senate

Related Organizations

National Science Foundation
Office of Science and Technology Policy
The White House