H.R. 4323Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

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Sponsor: Neal P. Dunn [R-FL-02]
Cosponsors: 10 · 7 Republicans · 3 Democrats
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: Sep 12, 2018 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.

IntroducedNov 9, 2017
Passed the HouseDec 19, 2017
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4323 as reported to Senate with amendment(s) on Sep 12, 2018. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 693

House Dec 19, 2017

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

420 Yea 1 Nay 10 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 421 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

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All members431 members

Democratic193 members

Republican238 members

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Cosponsors10 · 7 Republicans · 3 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 4323 and vote against it. 7 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 4323Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 693

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors10 · 7 Republicans · 3 Democrats

H.R. 4323Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 693

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors10 · 7 Republicans · 3 Democrats

Who lobbied on H.R. 43234 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 43234 organizations