Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026
Study Abroad: Expanding International Education for College Students
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, it asks for new funding and similar versions of this plan have struggled to pass in the past.
Key Points
- This bill creates a new program in the State Department to help more college students study in other countries. The goal is to have 1 million students participating in these programs every year within the next decade.
- The government would give grants to colleges and universities to help them expand their international programs. Schools that serve minority students or focus on teaching foreign languages will be given priority for this money.
- The policy aims to make study abroad more diverse. It focuses on helping low-income students, students of color, and community college students get the same chances to travel and learn as others.
- Students would be encouraged to study in developing countries and other places that are not usually popular for travel. This is intended to help American workers better understand the global economy.
- To get the funding, schools must show they have strong safety and health rules for their students. They must follow travel advice from the State Department and health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026
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