A bill to ensure that significantly more students graduate college with the international knowledge and experience essential for success in today's global economy through the establishment of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program in the Department of State.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2307-2308)
2026-05-14
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- Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsReferred To · 2026-05-14
Plain-English Summary
The federal government would create a new program to help more college students study abroad and gain international experience, which supporters argue is important for competing in the global job market. The program would be run by the State Department and named after former Senator Paul Simon, who was an advocate for international education. Students from all backgrounds would have better access to overseas learning opportunities that might otherwise be too expensive or difficult to arrange.
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