John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4800 John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/12/2023, 5:16 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4800

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 promote studies, research, and international exchange in the subject of nonviolent civil rights movements around the world.

The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board shall annually select at least 25 qualified individuals when feasible to serve as fellows in the fellowship program. 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.

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Current Status of Bill S 4800

Bill S 4800 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 7, 2022. Bill S 4800 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 7, 2022. Bill S 4800's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of September 7, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4800

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International Affairs

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Area studies and international educationCongressional oversightCongressional tributesEmployment and training programsHigher educationHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcasting

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4800

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022A bill to 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.

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