To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.

Last action on Mar 26, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by t...

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This legislation proposes a new reporting requirement for the U.S. Department of State regarding its educational and cultural exchange programs. If enacted, the Secretary of State would be tasked with compiling and submitting a formal report to Congress detailing who is participating in these programs. These exchanges typically include initiatives like the Fulbright Program or various professional and youth leadership programs that bring international visitors to the U.S. and send Americans abroad.

For everyday citizens, the bill aims to provide greater transparency into how taxpayer-funded exchange programs are being utilized. By requiring a detailed report, the bill seeks to help lawmakers evaluate the reach and effectiveness of these diplomatic efforts. The information gathered could eventually influence how these programs are funded or managed in the future, ensuring they meet their goals of fostering international cooperation and educational growth.

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Mar 26, 2026

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 3.

Mar 26, 2026

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Mar 26, 2026 · 10:00

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On March 26, 2026, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a markup session to consider a diverse slate of legislative measures focused on national security, technological competition, and foreign assistance. A primary focus was H.R. 3447, the Chip Security Act, which passed the committee unanimously. This bipartisan bill requires advanced semiconductor manufacturers to implement technical security measures, such as location-verification features, to prevent the smuggling of high-end AI chips to unauthorized countries like China. Supporters emphasized that these hardware-level protections are necessary to ensure American technology does not power the military capabilities of adversaries. The committee also examined H.R. 7058, the Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy Act, which mandates the State Department to conduct annual assessments of how foreign adversaries use generative AI for malicious activities, including cyberattacks and propaganda. Other measures included the SHADOW Act (H.R. 7632), which establishes a coordinator to counter hybrid warfare, and the Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act (H.R. 6196), aimed at empowering local organizations in recipient countries to lead U.S.-funded aid projects. Additional bills addressed nuclear energy cooperation with Europe and the reauthorization of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. While no outside witnesses testified during this business meeting, committee members debated the merits of the various proposals and considered several amendments. The successful passage of these bills through the committee stage is a significant step, but it does not guarantee they will become law. The measures must now be reported to the full House of Representatives for further debate and potential floor votes before they can move to the Senate.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.

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To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.

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