“The House on Jan. 28 approved by a vote of 385-8 the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act. The bill was passed by the Senate in December 2019, and it’s next stop is the desk of President Trump.”
“The bill would promote veteran involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, computer science, and scientific research through better integration of veterans issues within existing National Science Foundation programs, and improved program coordination across Federal STEM agencies.”
“The measure would task the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy with creating an interagency working group to improve ‘veteran and military spouse equity and representation in STEM fields,’ according to the language of the bill…” Read the full article here.
Source: Veterans STEM Education Bill Clears House, Heads to White House – January 29, 2020. MeriTalk.
