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US HR7156SERVICE Act STEM Education and Recruitment by Valuing Increased Community Engagement Act of 2020
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Introduced
06/11/2020
06/11/2020
In Committee
06/11/2020
06/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a program to enhance the participation of Department of Defense contractors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the STEM Education and Recruitment by Valuing Increased Community Engagement Act of 2020 or the SERVICE Act, amends Title 10 of the United States Code to establish a program within the Department of Defense (DoD) that aims to enhance the participation of DoD contractors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities. The key provisions of the bill include: requiring the Secretary of Defense to establish partnerships with DoD contractors to promote interest in STEM careers, particularly in underserved and underrepresented communities; encouraging contractors to develop educational programs and curriculum, volunteer in schools, provide scholarships and fellowships, and establish cooperative work-education programs related to STEM; and allowing the costs of these STEM-related community service activities to be considered allowable costs on government contracts.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7156/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7156/BILLS-116hr7156ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7156/BILLS-116hr7156ih.pdf.pdf |
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