# What This Bill Actually Does

This bill would eliminate all federal funding for paying interns who work in House of Representatives committees for the year 2024. Right now, Congress has a budget that allows committees to compensate interns—the students and young professionals who work in these offices. This bill would cut that budget to zero dollars, meaning no money could be spent on intern pay.

The practical effect is straightforward: House committees would no longer be able to pay their interns. This doesn't necessarily mean committees can't have interns anymore—they could still hire unpaid interns—but it means any intern working in a House committee office would do so without compensation. This could make it harder for committees to attract talented young people to these positions, since many students and early-career professionals need to earn money while they work. It could also mean that only people who can afford to work for free—typically those from wealthier families—would be able to take these internship opportunities, potentially making Congress less accessible to people from all economic backgrounds.

The bill was introduced by a group of House members in March 2023 and appears to be a cost-cutting measure aimed at reducing government spending. However, it's worth noting that this bill would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President to become law. As of now, it's unclear whether this proposal has gained significant support or moved forward in the legislative process.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Standing, Special and Select Committee Offices for fiscal year 2024.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill specifies that no FY2024 funding is authorized to be appropriated or made available for compensating interns who work for House Committees.</p>