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PROMOTES Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6661| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2020
Anthony G. Brown

Anthony G. Brown

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (14)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 1, 2020
Introduced in House
May 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3900
Introduced in Senate
  • May 1, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • June 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3900
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • S 116-3900: PROMOTES Act of 2020
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDefense spendingEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsMilitary education and trainingPerformance measurementScience and engineering education

PROMOTES Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6661| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2020
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.
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Timeline
May 1, 2020
Introduced in House
May 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3900
Introduced in Senate
  • May 1, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • June 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3900
    Introduced in Senate
Anthony G. Brown

Anthony G. Brown

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (14)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • S 116-3900: PROMOTES Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDefense spendingEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsMilitary education and trainingPerformance measurementScience and engineering education