United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6526 — STEM Corps Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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  3. Died in session

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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.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  2. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Armed forces and national security Administrative law and regulatory procedures Advisory bodies 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
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6526 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 6526?
HR 6526 is sponsored by Jim Banks (R).
What is the current status of HR 6526?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 6526?
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