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Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015

Introduced: February 2, 2016 Introduced by: Baldwin, Tammy Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 2, 2016
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Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015

This bill extends protections against discrimination in a federal workplace based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability to interns (individuals who perform uncompensated voluntary service in a federal agency to earn credit awarded by an educational institution or to learn a trade or occupation) and applicants for internships.

What's happening now February 2, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3231 Related bill Federal Intern Protection Act of 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2480: Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-S-2480/
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"S. 2480: Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-S-2480/.
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S. 2480, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-S-2480/.
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