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Expanding Federal Job Opportunities and Setting Minimum $15 Hourly Pay for Interns.

This law significantly boosts employment opportunities for students and recent graduates in federal agencies by establishing new recruitment programs and simplifying the transition from internships to permanent positions. A key change mandates a minimum hourly stipend of $15 for all federal interns, adjusted annually for inflation, directly improving the financial standing of young people entering public service. Additionally, the prestigious Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) will double in size to attract more qualified leaders to public service.
Key points
Minimum Federal Intern Pay: All interns in Executive agencies must be paid at least $15 per hour, subject to annual inflation adjustments.
More Opportunities for Graduates: The number of positions in the prestigious Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) will be doubled through 2031.
Easier Path to Permanent Employment: Interns who successfully complete their programs will have a simplified path to convert to permanent competitive service positions.
New Recruitment Initiatives: OPM must partner with colleges, including minority-serving institutions, to actively recruit students for federal agency jobs.
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Print number: 119_S_2786
Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pipeline to Service Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2786.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Minimum Federal Intern Pay: All interns in Executive agencies must be paid at least $15 per hour, subject to annual inflation adjustments.
  • More Opportunities for Graduates: The number of positions in the prestigious Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) will be doubled through 2031.
  • Easier Path to Permanent Employment: Interns who successfully complete their programs will have a simplified path to convert to permanent competitive service positions.
  • New Recruitment Initiatives: OPM must partner with colleges, including minority-serving institutions, to actively recruit students for federal agency jobs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kim, Andy [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 2025-12-31.

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