Congress·In Progress·H.R. 6428

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

International Exchange Programs: Tracking Global Influence

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is actively moving forward after the committee recently voted to approve a revised version of the proposal. The bill now awaits further action before it can be considered by the full House.

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The bill has bipartisan support and addresses competition with China, which is a major priority for both parties, though reporting requirements can sometimes be seen as low priority.

Key Points

This bill requires the State Department to create a detailed report every five years about international exchange programs. It focuses on well known programs like the Fulbright Program and initiatives for young leaders in Africa and Southeast Asia. The goal is to see how well these programs help people around the world understand the United States.
The report would compare U.S. programs to those run by China. Lawmakers believe China is using its own student and cultural exchanges to gain more influence in other countries. By looking at the data, the U.S. can decide if it needs to strengthen its own programs to keep up with global competition.
The State Department would have to track specific details, such as how many people participated and if their opinions of the U.S. improved. It would also look at whether participants now support democratic values or have a better understanding of American culture. This helps the government measure if these programs are worth the money spent.

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Milestones

3 milestones4 actions

Mar 26, 2026House

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

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Mar 26, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 4, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Dec 4, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHR 6428

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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

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D: 4R: 2

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