H.R. 2681 · 114th Congress
Training Highly Skilled Americans Act of 2015
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dina Titus
- Introduced
- 2015-06-04
- Latest action
- 2015-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Summary
Training Highly Skilled Americans Act of 2015
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish in the Treasury the STEM Education and Training Account.
Requires employers to submit along with an application for a certification a $1,000 fee (to be deposited in the STEM Education and Training Account).
Sets aside specified amounts for: (1) a low-income STEM scholarship program, (2) K-12 STEM education, and (3) STEM capacity building at minority-serving institutions.
Authorizes grants to eligible entities for American Dream Accounts for a group of low-income students.