John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1945 John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 4:01 PM

Summary of Bill S 1945

Bill 118 s 1945, also known as the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023, 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 Library of Congress and would provide participants with the opportunity to work in congressional offices, federal agencies, or non-profit organizations focused on civil rights issues. The program would be open to individuals who are recent college graduates or current graduate students, with a focus on individuals from underrepresented communities.

The John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023 seeks to honor the legacy of John Lewis by providing opportunities for young people to learn about and contribute to the ongoing fight for civil rights and social justice in the United States. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a way to inspire the next generation of leaders to continue the work started by John Lewis and other civil rights activists.

Congressional Summary of S 1945

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023

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 S 1945

Bill S 1945 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2023. Bill S 1945 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 13, 2023. Bill S 1945's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 13, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1945

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1945

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023

A bill 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.