HR-136 : Still Just a Bill

Federal Intern Protection Act of 2019

This bill makes certain protections against discrimination for federal employees applicable to federal interns (and applicants for internships). An intern is an individual who performs uncompensated voluntary service to earn educational credit or to learn a trade or occupation.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-16IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-01-15FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-01-15FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H562)House floor actions
2019-01-15FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 136.House floor actions
2019-01-15FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H562-563)House floor actions
2019-01-15FloorMr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-01-03IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.House floor actions
2019-01-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Age discrimination
  • Disability and health-based discrimination
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Religion
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
  • Temporary and part-time employment

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