Bill Summary
The "Coast Guard Youth STEM Programs Expansion Act" is a bill that aims to improve the mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills of students and teachers in elementary and secondary schools. It authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard operates to establish programs in coordination with the Secretary of Education for this purpose. The Secretary may also cooperate with the Department of Defense to improve these skills, including participating in the Department of Defense STARBASE Program. These programs may focus on areas such as limnology, marine science, and oceanography, in addition to general mathematics and scientific knowledge. The bill also includes a clerical amendment to add this provision to the relevant chapter of the United States Code.
Possible Impacts
1. A student in an elementary or secondary school may have access to improved mathematics and scientific education through programs established under this bill, potentially leading to better academic performance and future career opportunities.
2. Faculty members at elementary or secondary schools may receive training and resources through this bill to enhance their teaching of mathematics and science, benefiting their students and the overall quality of education at their schools.
3. The Coast Guard and Department of Defense may work together to improve the scientific and mathematical knowledge of elementary school students and faculty members, potentially fostering a stronger relationship between the two departments and promoting a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3205 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3205
To amend title 14, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of
the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in coordination
with the Secretary of Education, to establish programs for the purpose
of improving the mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills of
elementary and secondary school students and faculty members, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 11, 2019
Ms. Kaptur (for herself, Mr. Young, Ms. Barragan, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr.
Lowenthal, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Tlaib, and Mr. Cisneros)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on
Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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A BILL
To amend title 14, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of
the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in coordination
with the Secretary of Education, to establish programs for the purpose
of improving the mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills of
elementary and secondary school students and faculty members, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Coast Guard Youth STEM Programs
Expansion Act''.
SEC. 2. SUPPORT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SCIENCE,
MATHEMATICS, AND TECHNOLOGY.
(a) In General.--Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 719. Support of elementary and secondary education in science,
mathematics, and technology
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating, in coordination with the Secretary of
Education, may establish programs for the purpose of improving the
mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills of elementary and
secondary school students and faculty members.
``(b) Cooperation With Department of Defense.--The Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating may cooperate and
coordinate with the Secretary of Defense for the purpose of improving
the mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills of elementary
school students and faculty members, including participating in the
Department of Defense STARBASE Program under section 2193b of title 10,
United States Code.
``(c) Areas of Focus.--In addition to general mathematics and
scientific knowledge, any program or activity carried out under
subsection (a) or (b) may also focus on areas of specific Coast Guard
expertise, including limnology, marine science, and oceanography.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis at the beginning of such
chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``719. Support of elementary and secondary education in science,
mathematics, and technology.''.
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