Roosevelt Scholars Act of 2008

To establish a scholarship program to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government.

5/22/2008--Introduced.
Roosevelt Scholars Act of 2008 - Establishes the Theodore Roosevelt Scholarship Foundation as an independent establishment in the executive branch. Directs the Foundation to award scholarships in an annual nationwide competition to individuals (to be known as "Roosevelt Scholars") who are:
(1) enrolled in or seeking admission to accredited full-time graduate studies that prepare such individuals for occupations that are critical to the missions of federal agencies; and
(2) nominated by persons that have direct knowledge of their academic or work experience. Sets the maximum scholarship amount at $60,000 for each of up to five academic years, covering tuition, room and board, books, and fees. Requires Roosevelt Scholars to:
(1) agree to serve in the federal government for a period of years equal to the number of academic years during which they received their scholarship;
(2) complete a federal internship related to their studies while earning their degree;
(3) participate in certain extracurricular activities designed to assist their pursuit of federal careers and development of leadership qualities; and
(4) serve as sources of information regarding federal employment opportunities. Establishes the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund consisting of appropriations and gifts for such scholarships. Sets forth additional duties of the Foundation, including the creation of an online directory of all federal scholarship opportunities available to individuals pursuing federal employment and an online directory of current occupations critical to the missions of federal agencies.

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Sponsor

• Rep. David Price [D, NC-4]
• and 22 Co-Sponsors
  • Rep. Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1]
  • Rep. Leonard Boswell [D, IA-3]
  • Rep. Robert Brady [D, PA-1]
  • Rep. Steve Cohen [D, TN-9]
  • Rep. Bob Etheridge [D, NC-2]
  • Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D, NY-22]
  • Rep. Rubén Hinojosa [D, TX-15]
  • Rep. Paul Hodes [D, NH-2]
  • Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18]
  • Rep. Edward Markey [D, MA-7]
  • Rep. James McDermott [D, WA-7]
  • Rep. Gregory Meeks [D, NY-6]
  • Rep. R. Bradley Miller [D, NC-13]
  • Rep. James Moran [D, VA-8]
  • Rep. Eleanor Norton [D, DC-0]
  • Rep. Edward Pastor [D, AZ-4]
  • Rep. Todd Platts [R, PA-19]
  • Rep. John Sarbanes [D, MD-3]
  • Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D, IL-9]
  • Rep. Joe Sestak [D, PA-7]
  • Rep. Christopher Shays [R, CT-4]
  • Rep. Christopher Van Hollen [D, MD-8]
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Committees

• House Oversight and Government Reform
• 2 more
  • House Education and Labor
  • House Oversight and Government Reform
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May 22, 2008

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• Jun 11, 2008: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
• May 22, 2008: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
• May 22, 2008: Referred to House Education and Labor
• May 22, 2008: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
• Introduced on May 22, 2008.

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