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Paid State Department Internships: A Path to Diplomacy Careers

This act establishes a paid internship program at the U.S. Department of State, offering students a pathway into diplomacy. It provides compensation, housing, and travel assistance, while actively promoting diversity by recruiting from underrepresented groups.
Key points
The act mandates the transition of unpaid State Department internship programs to compensated programs within three years.
Students may receive housing and travel assistance if the internship is located more than 50 miles from their permanent address or abroad.
The program actively recruits individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups, including through outreach at minority-serving institutions.
The State Department is authorized to enter agreements with universities to ensure internships satisfy academic program criteria.
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Print number: 117_S_599
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-03-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of State Student Internship Program Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_599.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act mandates the transition of unpaid State Department internship programs to compensated programs within three years.
  • Students may receive housing and travel assistance if the internship is located more than 50 miles from their permanent address or abroad.
  • The program actively recruits individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups, including through outreach at minority-serving institutions.
  • The State Department is authorized to enter agreements with universities to ensure internships satisfy academic program criteria.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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