John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022

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John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022

This bill establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program within the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program (commonly referred to as the Fulbright Program).

The fellowship program shall honor the legacy of Representative John Lewis and advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by promoting studies, research, and international exchange in the subject of nonviolent civil rights movements around the world.

The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board shall annually select qualified individuals to serve as fellows in the fellowship program. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs may determine the number of fellows for each year, with at least 25 fellows each year whenever feasible. Each fellow shall (1) work in an internship or research position with an approved organization in a country with an operational Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and (2) receive an award sufficient to cover the fellow's reasonable costs during the fellowship period and certain travel and lodging expenses related to the program.

Bill 117 hr 8681, also known as the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to establish a fellowship program in honor of the late civil rights leader, John Lewis, to provide opportunities for individuals to learn about and engage in civil rights and social justice work.

The fellowship program created by this bill would be administered by the US Department of Education and would provide funding for participants to work in various organizations and agencies focused on civil rights issues. The program would be open to individuals from diverse backgrounds and would aim to promote leadership and activism in the field of civil rights.

The John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022 seeks to honor the legacy of John Lewis by providing opportunities for individuals to continue his work in advancing civil rights and social justice. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards promoting equality and justice in the United States.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 8681

Introduced on
2022-08-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/11/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022

This bill establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program within the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program (commonly referred to as the Fulbright Program).

The fellowship program shall honor the legacy of Representative John Lewis and advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by promoting studies, research, and international exchange in the subject of nonviolent civil rights movements around the world.

The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board shall annually select qualified individuals to serve as fellows in the fellowship program. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs may determine the number of fellows for each year, with at least 25 fellows each year whenever feasible. Each fellow shall (1) work in an internship or research position with an approved organization in a country with an operational Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and (2) receive an award sufficient to cover the fellow's reasonable costs during the fellowship period and certain travel and lodging expenses related to the program.

Bill 117 hr 8681, also known as the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to establish a fellowship program in honor of the late civil rights leader, John Lewis, to provide opportunities for individuals to learn about and engage in civil rights and social justice work.

The fellowship program created by this bill would be administered by the US Department of Education and would provide funding for participants to work in various organizations and agencies focused on civil rights issues. The program would be open to individuals from diverse backgrounds and would aim to promote leadership and activism in the field of civil rights.

The John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022 seeks to honor the legacy of John Lewis by providing opportunities for individuals to continue his work in advancing civil rights and social justice. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards promoting equality and justice in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around the world.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Area studies and international education
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Human rights
International exchange and broadcasting

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Latest Summary12/13/2022

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022

This bill establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program within the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program (commonly referred to as the Fulbright Progra...


Latest Action10/11/2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.