Energy Choice Act

Senate Bill

S. 1945

119th Congress

Energy Choice Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John W. Hickenlooper

Senator

Democratic

CO

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would create a new fellowship program within the Fulbright Program to honor the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis. The fellowships would support international exchange and research focused on nonviolent civil rights movements around the world, helping to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

SponsorJohn W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)

Introduced6/4/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

ChamberSenate

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Energy Choice Act

This bill would create a new fellowship program within the Fulbright Program to honor the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis. The fellowships would support international exchange and research focused on nonviolent civil rights movements around the world,

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This bill would create a new fellowship program within the Fulbright Program to honor the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis. The fellowships would support international exchange and research focused on nonviolent civil rights movements around the world, helping to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities.

Bill Number: 1945
Sponsor: John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Energy Choice Act
Bill Number: 1945
Sponsor: John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Summary: This bill would create a new fellowship program within the Fulbright Program to honor the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis. The fellowships would support international exchange and research focused on nonviolent civil rights movements around the world, helping to advance U.S. foreign policy

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a new fellowship program within the Fulbright Program to honor the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis. The fellowships would support international exchange and research focused on nonviolent civil rights movements around the world, helping to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023 This bill establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program within the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program (commonly referred to as the Fulbright Program). The fellowship program shall honor the legacy of Representative John Lewis and advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by promoting studies, research, and international exchange in the subject of nonviolent civil rights movements around the world. The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board shall annually select qualified individuals to serve as fellows in the fellowship program. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs may determine the number of fellows for each year, with at least 25 fellows each year whenever feasible. Each fellow shall (1) work in an internship or research position with an approved organization in a country with an operational Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and (2) receive an award sufficient to cover the fellow's reasonable costs during the fellowship period and certain travel and lodging expenses related to the program.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program within the Fulbright Program
Fellowships would support international exchange and research on nonviolent civil rights movements globally
Aim is to honor John Lewis's legacy and promote U.S. foreign policy priorities
The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board would annually select at least 25 fellows
Fellows would work in internships or research positions in countries with an active Fulbright U.S. Student Program

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would provide new opportunities for American students and researchers to engage with international civil rights movements. This could deepen understanding of global human rights issues and strengthen U.S. diplomatic ties. The fellowships would particularly benefit those interested in nonviolent activism, international affairs, and honoring the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1945, 119th Congress (2025). "Energy Choice Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1945

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