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US S1945

US S1945
John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023


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Introduced
06/13/2023
In Committee
06/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship to fund international internships and research placements for earlyto mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around the world.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program within the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program. The program aims to honor the legacy of Representative John Lewis by promoting a greater understanding of the history and tenets of nonviolent civil rights movements, and to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by supporting studies, research, and international exchange on nonviolent movements that established and protected civil rights around the world. The bill outlines the program's administration, selection of fellows, fellowship orientation, structure, award, and reporting requirements.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 06/13/2023)

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