H.R. 6303 (112th): Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act of 2012

Introduced:
Aug 02, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Russ Carnahan [D-MO3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on August 2, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 02, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 02, 2012
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
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House Foreign Affairs

House Science, Space, and Technology

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Full Title

To establish the Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Aug 02, 2012.
24 pages

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8/2/2012--Introduced.
Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish the Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy, which shall provide for:
(1) global, regional, or country-specific research competitions to address global challenges and collaborative research, including programs to employ scientists in research for peaceful purposes;
(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 Advisory Panel on International Scientific Cooperation to facilitate Program implementation.
Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Embassy Science Fellows Program to:
(1) pay for the costs of federal scientists to serve 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.
Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Scientific Envoys Program under which the Secretary shall appoint scientists and engineers to serve as envoys on behalf of the United States to:
(1) represent the U.S. commitment to promote, in collaboration with other countries, the advancement of science and technology; and
(2) facilitate partnerships with eligible countries.
Expresses the sense of Congress that:
(1) the Office of the Science and Technology Advisor should be further integrated into Department activities, and
(2) relevant federal agencies should work to improve the visa process to ensure that the United States remains a central destination for scientific conferences and programs.

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