Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6661
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PROMOTES Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 1, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 1, 2020
Latest Action
May 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6661
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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Maryland
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California
Democrat
California
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California
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California
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Connecticut
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Mississippi
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New Mexico
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Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Providing Resources and Organization to Maximize Opportunities for Training and Education in STEM Act of 2020 or the PROMOTES Act of 2020

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a grant program to assist high schools in providing education to students in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps in subjects including science, technology, math, engineering, computer science, and related areas. Local educational agencies may use grant funds for purposes including training and other support for instructors, acquisition of instructional materials, travel opportunities, mentoring programs, and certifications for students. In making the grants, DOD must give preference to schools with high percentages of children from low-income families.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:02 PM