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Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 12, 2017International Affairs
S.Res. 357

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that international education and exchange programs further United States national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance United States economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 12, 2017)

Recognizes that international education and exchange programs enhance national security, further U.S. foreign policy goals and economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations.

Encourages such programs to ensure that the United States maintains a broad international knowledge base. Supports such programs as a means of strengthening foreign language skills and fostering a better understanding of the world by U.S. citizens.

Commends American and international education and exchange participants, volunteers, educators, program alumni, host families, high schools, colleges, universities, and host communities for their involvement in such programs.

Celebrates the integral role such programs play for the United States and its people.

What just happenedDec 12, 2017

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7978; text: CR S7976-7977)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
26 cosponsors20 D5 R1 I
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  1. Dec 12, 2017Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7978; text: CR S7976-7977)

  2. Dec 12, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7978; text: CR S7976-7977)

  3. Dec 12, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateDec 12, 2017

Recognizes that international education and exchange programs enhance national security, further U.S. foreign policy goals and economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations.

Encourages such programs to ensure that the United States maintains a broad international knowledge base. Supports such programs as a means of strengthening foreign language skills and fostering a better understanding of the world by U.S. citizens.

Commends American and international education and exchange participants, volunteers, educators, program alumni, host families, high schools, colleges, universities, and host communities for their involvement in such programs.

Celebrates the integral role such programs play for the United States and its people.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 12, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes that international education and exchange programs enhance national security, further U.S. foreign policy goals and economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations.

Encourages such programs to ensure that the United States maintains a broad international knowledge base. Supports such programs as a means of strengthening foreign language skills and fostering a better understanding of the world by U.S. citizens.

Commends American and international education and exchange participants, volunteers, educators, program alumni, host families, high schools, colleges, universities, and host communities for their involvement in such programs.

Celebrates the integral role such programs play for the United States and its people.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that international education and exchange … — Informed