S.Res. 410 — Introduced in Senate

III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 410 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 7, 2019Mr. Jones (for himself and Mr. Rounds) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Establishing a McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program in the Senate. 1. McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program (a) Definitions In this resolution— (1) the term eligible military veteran means a veteran, as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code, that meets any eligibility requirements established by the Secretary for participation in the program under this section; and (2) the term Sergeant at Arms means the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. (b) Establishment of fellowship program (1) In general From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Sergeant at Arms shall establish a program through which eligible military veterans may apply for and participate in a fellowship position in the personal office of a Senator. (2) Designation The program established under paragraph (1) shall be referred to as the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program. (3) Establishment of an office The Sergeant at Arms shall establish, in the Office of the Sergeant at Arms, an office to administer the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program. The office shall develop a process through which— (A) Senators who wish to participate in the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program may notify the Sergeant at Arms; and (B) eligible military veterans may apply for a McCain-Mansfield Fellowship. (c) Duration, number, distribution, and amount of fellowships (1) Duration A McCain-Mansfield Fellowship shall be for a 2-year period. (2) Number and distribution of fellowships Subject to the availability of appropriations— (A) the Sergeant at Arms shall award not more than 100 McCain-Mansfield Fellowships; and (B) the Sergeant at Arms shall distribute the McCain-Mansfield Fellowships under this section for an award period in a manner that provides not less than 1 Fellowship position for each Senator wishing to participate in the program. (3) Amount of financial assistance The Sergeant at Arms shall determine the stipend or other financial assistance appropriate for each particular McCain-Mansfield Fellowship position under this section, depending on the duties of the position and the recommendations from the Senator offering the position.