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John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8681
Bill 117 hr 8681, also known as the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022, 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, to provide opportunities for individuals to learn about and engage in civil rights and social justice work.
The fellowship program created by this bill would be administered by the US Department of Education and would provide funding for participants to work in various organizations and agencies focused on civil rights issues. The program would be open to individuals from diverse backgrounds and would aim to promote leadership and activism in the field of civil rights.
The John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022 seeks to honor the legacy of John Lewis by providing opportunities for individuals to continue his work in advancing civil rights and social justice. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards promoting equality and justice in the United States.
The fellowship program created by this bill would be administered by the US Department of Education and would provide funding for participants to work in various organizations and agencies focused on civil rights issues. The program would be open to individuals from diverse backgrounds and would aim to promote leadership and activism in the field of civil rights.
The John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022 seeks to honor the legacy of John Lewis by providing opportunities for individuals to continue his work in advancing civil rights and social justice. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards promoting equality and justice in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 8681
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 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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8681
Bill HR 8681 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since October 11, 2022. Bill HR 8681 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 5, 2022. Bill HR 8681's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of October 11, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8681
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
78Democrat Cosponsors
68Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8681
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Area studies and international education
- Congressional oversight
- Congressional tributes
- Employment and training programs
- Higher education
- Human rights
- International exchange and broadcasting
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8681
John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022
John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022
John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8681
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