H.R. 5509 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act
H.R. 5509 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 13, 2018, sponsored by Kevin McCarthy with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 13, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 115-402
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 13, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 20, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2018
- Became lawDec 31, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-402. (Dec 31, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 20, 2018 · Passed378–13
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and ApprenticeshipsHouse · Dec 20, 2018
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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