United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 2 R cosponsors

S 2255 — Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the international education programs at the Department of Education.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reauthorizes and amends provisions related to language and area centers and programs, introducing new activities and requirements for international education and research.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1122(b)(2)(B)(ii)

    in the case of a graduate student, in graduate study in connection with a program described in subparagraph (A), including— → in the case of a graduate student, in graduate study in connection with a program described in subparagraph (A), including—(III) dissertation research abroad; or (IV) dissertation writing; or (V) the beginning, intermediate or advanced study of a foreign language related to graduate student's area of specialization.

    This change adds an additional option for graduate students to engage in foreign language study related to their specialization.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1130

    sections 605 and 606 → SEC. 605. INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to support essential international and foreign language education research and innovation projects...

    This change replaces the previous sections with a new framework for international research and innovation, focusing on enhancing education capacity and outcomes.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2255 do?
Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the international education programs at the Department of Education.
Who sponsors S 2255?
S 2255 is sponsored by Young, Todd (Republican), Baldwin, Tammy (Democratic), Portman, Rob (Republican), Donnelly, Joe (Democratic), Van Hollen, Chris (Democratic), and Feinstein, Dianne (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2255?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 2255?
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