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Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 9971 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Jul 27, 2026

What it does

The Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act would reauthorize Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve and encourage innovation in international and foreign language education. It would amend provisions related to graduate and undergraduate language and area centers to include the study of foreign languages related to a student’s area of specialization. The bill would also establish a new program for international research and innovation, authorizing competitive grants to eligible entities—including higher education institutions, libraries, nonprofit organizations, and consortia—for research, innovation projects, and the development of a national…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jul 27, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jul 27, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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