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Federal Intern Protection Act of 2017
4/7/2025, 3:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 653
Bill 115 hr 653, also known as the Federal Intern Protection Act of 2017, aims to provide protections for interns working in federal government agencies. The bill seeks to ensure that interns are treated fairly and are not subject to discrimination or harassment in the workplace.
The key provisions of the bill include requiring federal agencies to establish policies to prevent discrimination and harassment of interns, as well as providing interns with a process to report any instances of mistreatment. The bill also requires agencies to provide interns with information about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
Additionally, the bill prohibits federal agencies from retaliating against interns who report discrimination or harassment. It also requires agencies to provide interns with access to training and resources to help them understand their rights and responsibilities. Overall, the Federal Intern Protection Act of 2017 aims to ensure that interns working in federal government agencies are treated fairly and have the necessary protections in place to prevent discrimination and harassment.
The key provisions of the bill include requiring federal agencies to establish policies to prevent discrimination and harassment of interns, as well as providing interns with a process to report any instances of mistreatment. The bill also requires agencies to provide interns with information about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
Additionally, the bill prohibits federal agencies from retaliating against interns who report discrimination or harassment. It also requires agencies to provide interns with access to training and resources to help them understand their rights and responsibilities. Overall, the Federal Intern Protection Act of 2017 aims to ensure that interns working in federal government agencies are treated fairly and have the necessary protections in place to prevent discrimination and harassment.
Current Status of Bill HR 653
Bill HR 653 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2017. Bill HR 653 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2017. Bill HR 653's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of May 18, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 653
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 653
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 653
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