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State Department Reform: Paid Internships, Security, and Anti-Corruption

This Act authorizes funding and reforms for the Department of State, focusing on enhancing embassy security, combating global corruption, and modernizing the workforce. Key changes include mandating the transition of unpaid internship programs to compensated positions to broaden recruitment, improving travel benefits for Foreign Service families, and establishing new paid leave for employees in high-threat posts.
Key points
Unpaid Department of State internship programs are mandated to transition to compensated positions, increasing career accessibility.
New paid leave categories (Rest and Recuperation) are established for federal employees serving in high-risk, high-threat overseas posts.
Strengthens global anti-corruption efforts by requiring annual assessments of foreign governments receiving U.S. assistance.
Improves support for Foreign Service families, including expanded travel benefits for separated families and children.
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Print number: 117_HR_1157
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of State Authorization Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1157.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unpaid Department of State internship programs are mandated to transition to compensated positions, increasing career accessibility.
  • New paid leave categories (Rest and Recuperation) are established for federal employees serving in high-risk, high-threat overseas posts.
  • Strengthens global anti-corruption efforts by requiring annual assessments of foreign governments receiving U.S. assistance.
  • Improves support for Foreign Service families, including expanded travel benefits for separated families and children.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490-2506)

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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