WASHINGTON -- Pay Our Interns, an advocacy group, and five other organizations are calling on Senate appropriators to set aside at least $7 million in the coming budget year to compensate committee interns.
The groups sent a letter Wednesday to Senate Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Jack Reed, D-R.I., and ranking member Deb Fischer, R-Neb., requesting the dedicated funds to equal the allotment for interns working in personal member offices.
“By providing appropriate compensation, committees can foster a more inclusive and diverse internship program that attracts individuals from different socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring broader representation and a much-needed fresh perspective within the Senate,” the letter states.
