To require a Comptroller General Report on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) initiatives.

1. Adds SEC. 1080. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) INITIATIVES at the end of subtitle G of title X

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   In S. 1867 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 301 for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities, up to $1,000,000, shall be made available for the completion of the study required under this section.

   Inserted: SEC. 1080. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) INITIATIVES.

   Inserted: (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study assessing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) initiatives of the Department of Defense. The study shall--

   Inserted: (1) determine which programs are ineffective, and which are unnecessarily redundant within the Department of Defense;

   Inserted: (2) describe options for consolidation and elimination of programs identified under paragraph (1); and

   Inserted: (3) describe options for how the Department and other Federal departments and agencies can work together on similar initiatives without unnecessary duplication of funding.

   Inserted: (b) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2013, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).

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   At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the following:

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