Internet at Hardship Posts Act
This bill requires the State Department to fund internet services in U.S. government-owned or leased residences abroad for personnel stationed at posts with a hardship differential of 30% or more above basic pay. It amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act to add a new funding provision (subsection n) specifically for these high-hardship locations. The change directly affects State Department employees at designated overseas posts where hardship pay exceeds 30% of base salary, ensuring internet access in their official residences.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 14, 2023
Last action Dec 14, 2023
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Dec 14, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Dec 14, 2023
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Joaquin Castro
DDemocratic
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