Unpaid interns would receive workplace protections against discrimination and harassment under a new House bill.
The Federal Intern Protection Act (H.R. 653) — introduced by House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md. — would more clearly define “intern” and close existing loopholes that currently permit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicapping condition and other factors.
This legislation is cosponsored by Reps. Bobby Scott, Grace Meng and Eleanor Holmes Norton.
House moves to close intern discrimination loophole
