John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023

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 118 hr 1150, also known as the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023, 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. The program would provide opportunities for individuals to work in congressional offices on issues related to civil rights and social justice.

The fellowship program created by this bill would be open to individuals who have recently completed their undergraduate or graduate studies. Participants in the program would be placed in congressional offices for a period of one year, where they would work on legislative initiatives and policy proposals aimed at advancing civil rights and social justice causes.

The John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023 seeks to honor the legacy of John Lewis by providing young people with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the legislative process and contribute to the ongoing fight for civil rights in the United States. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards promoting diversity and inclusion in government. Overall, the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023 is a well-intentioned piece of legislation that aims to empower the next generation of leaders in the fight for civil rights and social justice. If passed, the bill has the potential to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals who participate in the fellowship program and the communities they serve.