HR 1150 United States House · 118th Congress

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023

This bill establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program within the Fulbright exchange system to honor civil rights leader John Lewis and advance U.S. foreign policy through global civil rights education. It creates a new fellowship for U.S. early- to mid-career professionals, selecting at least 25 annually for 10-month programs to conduct research or intern with approved organizations in countries participating in Fulbright exchanges. Fellows must complete a work plan, attend an orientation in Washington, DC, and present findings at an annual summit, with the State Department covering costs for travel, lodging, and expenses. The program requires annual reports on participant demographics and program effectiveness, and expires seven years after enactment.
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Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 21, 2023 Last action Jun 21, 2023
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1 primary · 98 co-sponsors

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Photo of Nikema Williams
Nikema Williams
DDemocratic
GA
5
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Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
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Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
Co
Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
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Photo of Ami Bera
Ami Bera
DDemocratic
CA
6
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Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of Andy Kim
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
NJ
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Photo of Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
RRepublican
AS
At-Large
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Photo of Austin Scott
Austin Scott
RRepublican
GA
8
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Photo of Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
MA
7
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Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12