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Titles (7)

Short Titles

Short Titles as Enacted

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act

Other Short Titles

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act

Short Titles - House of Representatives

Short Titles as Passed House

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act

Short Titles as Reported to House

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act

Short Titles as Introduced

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act

Short Titles - Senate

Short Titles as Passed Senate

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act

Official Titles

Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

To direct the National Science Foundation to provide grants for research about STEM education approaches and the STEM-related workforce, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (9)

Date Actions Overview
12/31/2018Became Public Law No: 115-402. (TXT | PDF)
12/31/2018Signed by President.
12/21/2018Presented to President.
12/20/2018Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 13 (Roll no. 459).(consideration: CR H10437-10438; text: CR H10416-10418)
12/20/2018Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
12/20/2018Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
09/25/2018Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8862-8863)
09/25/2018Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-975.
04/13/2018Introduced in House

All Actions (26)

Date Chamber All Actions
12/31/2018Became Public Law No: 115-402. (TXT | PDF)
12/31/2018Signed by President.
12/21/2018HousePresented to President.
12/20/2018-2:35pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/20/2018-2:35pmHouseOn motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 13 (Roll no. 459). (consideration: CR H10437-10438; text: CR H10416-10418)
12/20/2018SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
12/20/2018-12:47pmHouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12/20/2018-12:45pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5509.
12/20/2018-12:45pmHouseMr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10416-10419)
12/20/2018SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
12/20/2018SenateS.Amdt.4172 Amendment SA 4172 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
12/20/2018SenateS.Amdt.4172 Amendment SA 4172 proposed by Senator Boozman for Senator Thune. (consideration: CR S7947-7949; text: CR S7947-7949) In the nature of a substitute.
12/20/2018SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7947-7949)
12/20/2018SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
09/26/2018SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
09/25/2018-9:42pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/25/2018-9:42pmHouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8862-8863)
09/25/2018-9:23pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5509.
09/25/2018-9:23pmHouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8862-8865)
09/25/2018-9:23pmHouseMr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
09/25/2018HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 763.
09/25/2018HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-975.
04/17/2018HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Action By: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
04/17/2018HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Action By: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
04/13/2018HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
04/13/2018HouseIntroduced in House

Cosponsors (7)


Committees (2)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Science, Space, and Technology04/13/2018 Referred to
04/17/2018 Markup by
09/25/2018 Reported by H. Rept. 115-975
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation09/26/2018 Referred to
12/20/2018 Discharged from

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Latest Summary (2)

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Shown Here:
Public Law No: 115-402 (12/31/2018)

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to junior or community colleges to develop or improve associate degree or certificate programs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) fields.

The NSF shall award grants to institutions of higher education partnering with private sector employers that commit to offering apprenticeships, internships, research opportunities, or applied learning experiences to students in STEM baccalaureate degree programs.

The NSF shall award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations to conduct research on student outcomes and determine best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment.

(Sec. 4) The NSF Directorate of Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, in coordination with the Department of Labor, shall support research on labor market analysis innovations, data and information sciences, electronic information tools and methodologies, and metrics.

The NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics shall coordinate with other agencies in exploring the feasibility of expanding its surveys to include the collection of data on certain skilled technical workers who use STEM knowledge in their jobs.