US HR443 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on October 21 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-10-21 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Pending: House Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Establishes the House of Representatives Summer Internship Program, to be administered by the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Declares that interns shall serve without pay and shall not be provided with housing. Requires that eligible students: (1) be at least 18 years of age; (2) be U.S. citizens, nationals, or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence; (3) be enrolled in an educational program for which an institution of higher education awards a bachelor's or equivalent degree, or be scheduled to enroll after completion of the internship; (4) maintain a specified grade point average; and (5) not be previous House interns or pages. Sets forth an application process. Requires the Speaker and the minority leader jointly to select at least 70 eligible students to serve as interns, two-thirds on behalf of the majority party and one-third on behalf of the minority party. Establishes the House of Representatives Summer Internship Program Oversight Board.

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Title

Establishing the House of Representatives Summer Internship Program.

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-10-21HouseReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2011-10-21HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1898)

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