Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act of 2012

Bill: 112-hr-6303
Sponsor: Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Africa
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
China
Department of State
Digital media
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Higher education
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Middle East
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Terrorism
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House