Department of State Student Internship Program Act

Senate Bill 599 - Department of State Student Internship Program Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T20:26:37Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 599 Department of State Student Internship Program Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:26 PM

Congressional Summary of S 599

Department of State Student Internship Program Act

This bill requires the Department of State to establish the Department of State Student Internship Program to offer paid internship opportunities at the State Department to raise awareness of the role of diplomacy in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.

Participants must be enrolled at an institution of higher education (IHE) and able to receive and hold an appropriate security clearance. The State Department must pay participating interns a specified amount, as well as provide housing and travel assistance. The State Department may also enter agreements with IHEs to ensure these internships satisfy criteria for the academic programs in which participants are enrolled.

Additionally, the State Department must transition all of its unpaid internship programs to internship programs that offer compensation.

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Current Status of Bill S 599

Bill S 599 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2021. Bill S 599 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2021. Bill S 599's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 599

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 599

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Employment and training programs

- Government information and archives

- Higher education

- Income tax exclusion

- International exchange and broadcasting

- Minority education

- Transportation costs

- Travel and tourism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 599

Department of State Student Internship Program Act

A bill to establish the Department of State Student Internship Program as a paid internship program to provide students with the opportunity to learn about a career in diplomacy and foreign affairs, and for other purposes.

Department of State Student Internship Program Act