S.153: Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
Introduced Jan. 16, 2019
Latest Major Action Feb. 11, 2020
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Bill Sponsor

Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

Bill Cosponsors

12 (6 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in House - Dec. 19, 2019
Engrossed in Senate - Dec. 18, 2019
Reported to Senate - Dec. 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate - Jan. 16, 2019

Bill Summary

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)...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Feb. 3, 2020	Presented to President.
Jan. 27, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 27, 2020	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan. 27, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 153.
Jan. 27, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan. 27, 2020	Mr. McAdams moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan. 27, 2020	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H550-551)
Jan. 27, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H550-554)
Jan. 14, 2020	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Dec. 19, 2019	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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	Received in the House.
Dec. 18, 2019	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7164-7165)
Dec. 18, 2019	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 5, 2019	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.
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.
July 10, 2019	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan. 16, 2019	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan. 16, 2019	Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

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