Paul E. Tsongas Fellowship Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 28, 1997

Paul E. Tsongas Fellowship Act - Establishes Paul E. Tsongas Doctoral Fellowships for study and research in fields of science or engineering that relate to energy or the environment such as physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, computer science, materials science, environmental science, behavioral science, and social sciences at institutions proposed by applicants for such fellowships. Creates the Paul E. Tsongas Fellowship Board to: (1) establish general policies for the program and oversee its operation; (2) establish general criteria for awarding fellowships; (3) award fellowships; and (4) submit to the Congress at least once in every three-year period a report on any modifications in the program. Authorizes appropriations.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D–MA

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

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Oct 28, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Oct 28, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11290-11291)
Oct 28, 1997
Introduced in Senate

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HR 2749 · Paul E. Tsongas Fellowship Act

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