HR 8409
Department of State Student Internship Program Act
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Department of State Student Internship Program, a paid opportunity for students to gain experience in diplomacy and foreign policy. The program, overseen by the Secretary of State, aims to attract and support students from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. It will provide compensation, housing assistance (when necessary), and travel reimbursement for interns, and also includes provisions for reporting on program participation and data collection.
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Albio Sires
Eliot L. Engel
Karen Bass
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