HR 4801 · 111th Congress · International Affairs

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-03-10· Sponsored by Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.(2010-03-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of State to establish the Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy grant program, which shall provide for: (1) global research competitions to address global challenges and collaborative research; (2) science and engineering institutional capacity building; (3) nonproliferation research and training; and (4) online access to worldwide science journals. Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Embassy Science Fellows Program to: (1) pay for the costs of federal scientists to serve for up to three years in the Department of State; and (2) enhance scientists' role in U.S. diplomatic efforts. Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Jefferson Science Fellows Program to: (1) provide an opportunity for tenured research-active scientists and engineers from the U.S academic community to serve in the Department of State for one year; and (2) enhance the availability at the Department of up-to-date scientific knowledge relevant to foreign policy and international relations. Directs the Secretary to establish the Scientific Envoys Program under which the Secreta…

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Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican