US HB6526 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on April 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-04-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: House Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-04-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: House Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a STEM Corps program to enhance the STEM (i.e., science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and computer science workforce of DOD and the defense industry. Under the program, DOD must provide financial assistance to qualified students who pursue a bachelor's or graduate degree in a STEM or computer science discipline in exchange for their commitment to work within DOD in a STEM-related position for a period of not less than four years.
Title
STEM Corps Act of 2020
Sponsors
Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN] | Rep. Andy Kim [D-NJ] | Rep. Anthony Brown [D-MD] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-04-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
2020-04-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Armed forces and national security
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Higher education
Military education and training
Public-private cooperation
Science and engineering education
Student aid and college costs
Wages and earnings
Advisory bodies
Armed forces and national security
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Higher education
Military education and training
Public-private cooperation
Science and engineering education
Student aid and college costs
Wages and earnings
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6526/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6526/BILLS-116hr6526ih.pdf |