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HR 10387118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Department of State Student Internship Program Improvements Act

Policy Area: International Affairs
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Sep 9, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 12, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Department of State Student Internship Program Improvements Act (H.R. 10387) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at enhancing the student internship program within the U.S. Department of State. Although the bill text and official summary are not available, the title indicates a focus on improving the structure, administration, or benefits of the internship program. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to improve the Department of State's student internship program but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired in the 118th Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is focused on the Department of State's student internship program.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • The bill did not progress and is listed as failed or expired as of the last update.
Who Benefits?

['Students seeking internships at the Department of State', 'The U.S. Department of State as the administering agency', 'Potentially educational institutions and organizations involved in facilitating internships']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available bill text limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation details.', 'Without detailed funding or authority language, cost implications and resource allocation are unclear.', 'Oversight mechanisms and enforcement provisions cannot be assessed due to missing text.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, which oversees foreign policy and international programs. The failure or expiration status indicates it did not receive a vote or further consideration before the end of the congressional session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential improvements to the internship program could enhance recruitment and training of future foreign service personnel.', 'Enhanced internship programs may strengthen partnerships between the Department of State and educational institutions.', 'Changes to the program could influence the diversity and skills of participants entering diplomatic careers.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of the full bill text and official summary, transparency is limited, which restricts the ability to fully assess the bill's provisions, funding, and oversight mechanisms. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral further limits available information on legislative intent and stakeholder impact.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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