1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Director The term Director means the Director of the National Science Foundation. (2) Foundation The term Foundation means the National Science Foundation. (3) STEM The term STEM has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 6621 note). (4) Veteran The term veteran has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. 3. Supporting veterans in STEM education and computer science (a) Supporting veteran involvement in scientific research and STEM education The Director shall, through the research and education activities of the Foundation, encourage veterans to study and pursue careers in STEM and computer science, in coordination with other Federal agencies that serve veterans. (b) Veteran outreach plan Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a plan for how the Foundation can enhance its outreach efforts to veterans. Such plan shall— (1) report on the Foundation’s existing outreach activities; (2) identify the best method for the Foundation to leverage existing authorities and programs to facilitate and support veterans in STEM careers and studies, including teaching programs