Has H.R. 8409 become law?

Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2020, H.R. 8409 is ordered reported.

Who sponsored H.R. 8409?

H.R. 8409 was sponsored by Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20] (Democrat-TX), with 6 cosponsors.

What's the latest action on H.R. 8409?

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (1 Oct 2020).

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H.R. 8409·116th Congress·House Bill

Department of State Student Internship Program Act

Ordered ReportedTrack

IntroducedIn committeePassed HousePassed SenateTo PresidentBecame law

Latest action (1 Oct 2020): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

What this bill does

Plain-English summary

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Official summary

Department of State Student Internship Program Act

This bill requires the Department of State to establish the Department of State Student Internship Program to offer paid internship opportunities at the State Department to raise awareness of the role of diplomacy in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.

Timeline

1 Oct 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Common questions

What does H.R. 8409 do?: Department of State Student Internship Program Act This bill requires the Department of State to establish the Department of State Student Internship Program to offer paid internship opportunities at the State Department to raise awareness of the role of diplomacy in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.
Has H.R. 8409 become law?: Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2020, H.R. 8409 is ordered reported.
Who sponsored H.R. 8409?: H.R. 8409 was sponsored by Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20] (Democrat-TX), with 6 cosponsors.
What's the latest action on H.R. 8409?: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (1 Oct 2020).

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