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Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

USA116th CongressS-153| Senate 
| Updated: 2/11/2020
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (12)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-425
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 10, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 5, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-164.
Dec 5, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.
Dec 18, 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7164-7165)
Dec 18, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7164-7165)
Dec 19, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 19, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2019
Received in the House.
Jan 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 27, 2020
Mr. McAdams moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 27, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H550-554)
Jan 27, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 153.
Jan 27, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H550-551)
Jan 27, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H550-551)
Jan 27, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2020
Presented to President.
Feb 11, 2020
Signed by President.
Feb 11, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-115.
  • January 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-425
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 10, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 5, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-164.


  • December 5, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.


  • December 18, 2019
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7164-7165)


  • December 18, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7164-7165)


  • December 19, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 19, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2019
    Received in the House.


  • January 14, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 27, 2020
    Mr. McAdams moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 27, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H550-554)


  • January 27, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 153.


  • January 27, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H550-551)


  • January 27, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H550-551)


  • January 27, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 3, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • February 11, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • February 11, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-115.

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  • HR 116-425: Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentHigher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering educationStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

USA116th CongressS-153| Senate 
| Updated: 2/11/2020
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-425
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 10, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 5, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-164.
Dec 5, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.
Dec 18, 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7164-7165)
Dec 18, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7164-7165)
Dec 19, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 19, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2019
Received in the House.
Jan 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 27, 2020
Mr. McAdams moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 27, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H550-554)
Jan 27, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 153.
Jan 27, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H550-551)
Jan 27, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H550-551)
Jan 27, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2020
Presented to President.
Feb 11, 2020
Signed by President.
Feb 11, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-115.
  • January 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-425
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 10, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 5, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-164.


  • December 5, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.


  • December 18, 2019
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7164-7165)


  • December 18, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7164-7165)


  • December 19, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 19, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2019
    Received in the House.


  • January 14, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 27, 2020
    Mr. McAdams moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 27, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H550-554)


  • January 27, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 153.


  • January 27, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H550-551)


  • January 27, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H550-551)


  • January 27, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 3, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • February 11, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • February 11, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-115.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (12)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-425: Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentHigher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering educationStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation