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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Leadership Offices for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1878

Bill 118 hr 1878, also known as the "House Intern Compensation Limitation Act of 2024," aims to restrict the use of funds for the compensation of interns in House Leadership Offices for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to address the issue of unpaid or underpaid internships in Congress by setting a limit on the amount of funds that can be allocated for intern compensation.

The bill is designed to ensure that interns working in House Leadership Offices are fairly compensated for their work and are not taken advantage of by being forced to work for free or for minimal pay. By setting a limitation on the availability of funds for intern compensation, the bill aims to promote fairness and equity in the treatment of interns in Congress.

Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 1878 is to improve the working conditions and compensation for interns in House Leadership Offices, ultimately leading to a more inclusive and equitable workplace environment in Congress.

Congressional Summary of HR 1878

This bill specifies that no FY2024 funding is authorized to be appropriated or made available for compensating interns who work in House Leadership Offices.

Current Status of Bill HR 1878

Bill HR 1878 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1878 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 1878's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1878

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1878

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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