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118th Congress International Affairs

H.R. 1150: John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 21, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 21, 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

98

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

18 points earned
  1. 1Nikema Williams D-GA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced4 events+18
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History

  1. Feb 21, 2023Introduced in the House by Nikema Williams.
Show the full action history (4 actions)
  1. Jun 21, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  2. Jun 21, 2023Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
  3. Feb 21, 2023Introduced in House
  4. Feb 21, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.