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House Passes Intern Protection Act

On May 17, the House approved H.R. 653, the Federal Intern Protection Act of 2017, sponsored by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD).

Among other provisions, the legislation would protect interns in the federal government from harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed the bill on March 8 (see The Source, 3/10/17).