Department of State Student Internship Program Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:47:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1109 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.

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1109

Bill 117 hr 1109, also known as the Department of State Student Internship Program Act, aims to establish a student internship program within the Department of State. The program would provide undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in various areas of the Department, including diplomacy, foreign affairs, and international relations.

The bill outlines the eligibility requirements for students to participate in the internship program, including being enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution of higher education. It also specifies that interns must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.

Additionally, the bill sets forth the responsibilities of the Department of State in administering the internship program, including selecting interns based on merit and ensuring that they receive appropriate training and supervision during their internship. The Department is also required to report to Congress annually on the effectiveness of the program and the impact it has had on the participants. Overall, the Department of State Student Internship Program Act aims to provide students with valuable hands-on experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy, while also helping to cultivate the next generation of foreign policy leaders.

Congressional Summary of HR 1109

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 HR 1109

Bill HR 1109 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2021. Bill HR 1109 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2021. Bill HR 1109's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 18, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1109

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1109

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 HR 1109

Department of State Student Internship Program Act

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