To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs. | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 6428
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6428Area studies and international educationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION MAR 26
READING
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COSPONSORS
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READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
Reported, not passed
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it aims to provide a clearer picture of how effective U.S. international exchange programs are at building relationships and promoting American values around the world. In an era of increased global competition, especially with countries like China actively expanding their own influence through similar programs, understanding the impact of these exchanges is crucial for U.S. foreign policy.
If this bill becomes law, Congress will regularly receive data showing whether these "soft power" tools are truly working to strengthen diplomatic ties and advance U.S. strategic interests. If it doesn't become law, the U.S. might continue to fund these programs without a comprehensive, recurring assessment of their actual impact and how they stack up against competitor nations' efforts, potentially leading to less effective foreign policy decisions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of State to submit a report on educational and cultural exchange programs every five years, starting 180 days after the bill becomes law.
Ensures regular oversight and evaluation of these programs' effectiveness.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the report to include participation data for both U.S.-sponsored exchange programs and those sponsored or funded by the People's Republic of China.
Provides a comparative view of U.S. and Chinese "soft power" efforts globally.
PROVISION 03
Details specific metrics for U.S. programs, including participant demographics, funding, and changes in participants' opinions of the U.S. and its values.
Allows for a data-driven assessment of program success in achieving diplomatic goals.
PROVISION 04
Requires an analysis of participation trends and the overall impact of both U.S. and Chinese programs on diplomatic standing and strategic influence.
Helps Congress understand the broader implications of these programs for U.S. foreign policy.
PROVISION 05
Defines "appropriate congressional committees" as the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Clarifies which committees will receive and use the information for legislative purposes.
This bill matters because it aims to provide a clearer picture of how effective U.S. international exchange programs are at building relationships and promoting American values around the world. In an era of increased global competition, especially with countries like China actively expanding their own influence through similar programs, understanding the impact of these exchanges is crucial for U.S. foreign policy.
If this bill becomes law, Congress will regularly receive data showing whether these "soft power" tools are truly working to strengthen diplomatic ties and advance U.S. strategic interests. If it doesn't become law, the U.S. might continue to fund these programs without a comprehensive, recurring assessment of their actual impact and how they stack up against competitor nations' efforts, potentially leading to less effective foreign policy decisions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires the Secretary of State to submit a report on educational and cultural exchange programs every five years, starting 180 days after the bill becomes law.
Ensures regular oversight and evaluation of these programs' effectiveness.
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Mandates the report to include participation data for both U.S.-sponsored exchange programs and those sponsored or funded by the People's Republic of China.
Provides a comparative view of U.S. and Chinese "soft power" efforts globally.
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Details specific metrics for U.S. programs, including participant demographics, funding, and changes in participants' opinions of the U.S. and its values.
Allows for a data-driven assessment of program success in achieving diplomatic goals.
high
Requires an analysis of participation trends and the overall impact of both U.S. and Chinese programs on diplomatic standing and strategic influence.
Helps Congress understand the broader implications of these programs for U.S. foreign policy.
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Defines "appropriate congressional committees" as the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Clarifies which committees will receive and use the information for legislative purposes.
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act
First report submission
Every 5 years thereafter
Subsequent report submissions
GLOSSARY
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Sense of Congress
A statement expressing the official opinion or belief of Congress on a particular issue, but it does not carry the force of law itself.
Disaggregated
Broken down into smaller, separate components or categories, often for more detailed analysis (e.g., separating data by country).
Soft Power
The ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or force, often through cultural or diplomatic means.
Appropriate congressional committees
The specific committees in the House of Representatives and Senate that have jurisdiction over the subject matter of a bill and are designated to receive reports or take action.
Enactment
The process by which a bill becomes law, typically after passing both chambers of Congress and being signed by the President.
Cohorts
Groups of participants who begin a program or activity at the same time and are tracked together.
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTS
MAR 26
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
COMMITTEE
MAR 26
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 3.
COMMITTEE
DEC 4, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 4, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.