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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Standing, Special and Select Committee Offices for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1879
Bill 118 hr 1879, also known as the "Intern Compensation Limitation Act of 2024," aims to restrict the use of funds for compensating interns in House Standing, Special, and Select Committee offices for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to address the issue of unpaid internships and the financial burden it places on young individuals seeking valuable work experience on Capitol Hill.
If passed, this legislation would set a limit on the amount of funds that can be allocated for compensating interns in these offices, potentially leading to a decrease in the number of unpaid internships and an increase in opportunities for interns to receive fair compensation for their work. This bill highlights the ongoing conversation surrounding the importance of providing equitable opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their financial background, to gain valuable experience in the political sphere.
Overall, the Intern Compensation Limitation Act of 2024 aims to promote fairness and accessibility in the internship process within the House of Representatives, ultimately working towards a more inclusive and diverse political landscape.
If passed, this legislation would set a limit on the amount of funds that can be allocated for compensating interns in these offices, potentially leading to a decrease in the number of unpaid internships and an increase in opportunities for interns to receive fair compensation for their work. This bill highlights the ongoing conversation surrounding the importance of providing equitable opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their financial background, to gain valuable experience in the political sphere.
Overall, the Intern Compensation Limitation Act of 2024 aims to promote fairness and accessibility in the internship process within the House of Representatives, ultimately working towards a more inclusive and diverse political landscape.
Congressional Summary of HR 1879
This bill specifies that no FY2024 funding is authorized to be appropriated or made available for compensating interns who work for House Committees.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1879
Bill HR 1879 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1879 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1879's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1879
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1879
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1879
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Standing, Special and Select Committee Offices for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Standing, Special and Select Committee Offices for fiscal year 2024.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1879
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