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I 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6135 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2008 Mr. Upton (for himself, Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr. Hall of Texas, Mr. Deal of Georgia, Mr. Whitfield of Kentucky, Mr. Shimkus, Mrs. Wilson of New Mexico, Mr. Shadegg, Mr. Pickering, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Buyer, Mr. Radanovich, Mr. Pitts, Mrs. Bono Mack, Mr. Walden of Oregon, Mr. Terry, Mr. Rogers of Michigan, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Brady of Texas, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr. Gallegly, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Neugebauer, Mr. McCaul of Texas, and Mr. Issa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science and Technology A BILL To establish a program for providing scholarships for nuclear science and nuclear engineering students, and for other purposes.

1.

Nuclear science and engineering scholarships

(a)

Purpose

It is the purpose of this section to authorize scholarships funded by the Department of Energy for undergraduate education in nuclear science and nuclear engineering. (b)

Scholarship Program Authorized

(1)

In general

The Secretary of Energy shall award not less than 65 grants per year to eligible undergraduate institutions to support scholarships for students majoring in nuclear science or nuclear engineering. (2)

Application

An eligible undergraduate institution that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary of Energy an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (3)

Duration and amount

A grant under this section shall be 4 years in duration. An eligible undergraduate institution that receives a grant under this section shall receive $100,000 for each year of the grant period. (4)

Use of funds

An eligible undergraduate institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds for the awarding of scholarships in nuclear science or nuclear engineering. (5)

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $6,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2009 through 2013.

2.

Nuclear workforce development

Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall provide to Congress recommendations for developing a robust nuclear workforce within the United States.