Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act - H.R.4323 / S.3395

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Overview
Purpose: 
"To promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research, and for other purposes."
Primary sponsors: 
Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) / Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV)
Latest major action: 
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee approved amended version of H.R.4323
See House bill on Congress.gov
See Senate bill on Congress.gov
Committee Reports: 
H.Rept. 115-473
Summary of provisions

Provisions in both House and Senate bills:

  • Directs the National Science Foundation to develop a plan for how the agency can enhance 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
Actions
Actions on the House bill: 
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee approved bill
Sept. 12, 2018
House passed bill on a vote of 420 to 1
Dec. 19, 2017
Bill introduced
Nov. 9, 2017
Actions on the Senate bill: 
Bill introduced
Aug. 28, 2018
Explore FYI Topics: 
STEM education