Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress makes the following findings: To prepare students for success in the modern global economy, opportunities for study abroad should be included as part of a well-rounded education and creates senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program. It relies on appropriations, grants, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Education, Environment, Finance, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings Congress makes the following findings: To prepare students for success in the modern global economy, opportunities for study abroad should be included as part of a well-rounded education.
- Creates senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress makes the following findings: To prepare students for success in the modern global economy, opportunities for study abroad should be included as part of a well-rounded education and creates senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Environment, Finance, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress makes the following findings: To prepare students for success in the modern global economy, opportunities for study abroad should be included as part of a well-rounded education and creates senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. …
Introduced in Senate
Mr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Wicker) introduced the following …
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