G.I. Advanced Education in Science and Technology Act
Latest action · Sep 29, 2005 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 26, 2005
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
G.I. Advanced Education in Science and Technology Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly stipend to each individual who is entitled to veterans' basic educational assistance and is pursuing full-time a doctoral degree in the sciences of engineering, mathematics, or other technology disciplines. Allows such payment in addition to any other authorized Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance.
Makes such payment $1,200 a month (adjusted for inflation for fiscal years after 2005) for up to 60 months.
Cosponsors 11
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 9, 2005 to Mar 8, 2006.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-VI | Donna M. Christensen | Mar 9, 2005 | |
| D-AZ | Ed Pastor | Mar 14, 2005 | |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | Mar 16, 2005 | |
| D-WA | Jim McDermott | Mar 16, 2005 | |
| D-NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Apr 6, 2005 | |
| D-FL | Robert Wexler | Apr 12, 2005 | |
| D-NY | Major R. Owens | May 16, 2005 | |
| D-MD | Elijah E. Cummings | May 18, 2005 | |
| D-MD | C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | May 26, 2005 | |
| D-KS | Dennis Moore | Jun 17, 2005 | |
| D-NC | David E. Price | Mar 8, 2006 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Veterans' Affairs Committee | Referred Jan 26, 2005 |
| Economic Opportunity Subcommittee | Referred Apr 4, 2005 |
Actions 5
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 29, 2005Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.
- Apr 4, 2005Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Apr 1, 2005Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs.
- Jan 26, 2005Introduced in House
- Jan 26, 2005Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment of stipends to veterans who pursue doctoral degrees in science or technology.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- G.I. Advanced Education in Science and Technology Act
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 26, 2005Introduced in House
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