Cultural Bridges Act of 2002

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Bill Number

S 2505

Introduced

May 10, 2002

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4201-4202)

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Cosponsors

Topics

Admission of nonimmigrants Arts, Culture, Religion Congress Congress and foreign policy Congressional reporting requirements Cultural relations Education Educational exchanges Educational tests Elementary and secondary education English language Exchange of persons programs Foreign students Government Operations and Politics Immigration International Affairs International education Islam Islamic countries President and foreign policy Religion Secondary education Secondary school students Visas

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Summary

Cultural Bridges Act of 2002 - Authorizes the President to establish an international exchange visitor program under which eligible students from the Islamic world would: (1) attend public secondary school in the United States; (2) live with an American host family; and (3) participate in activities designed to promote a greater understanding of American and Islamic values and cultures. Requires the Secretary of State (Secretary) to carry out this program with U.S. sponsoring organizations.

Authorizes the Secretary to use the authorities of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to establish new programs and expand existing programs to increase the number of educational and cultural activities involving persons from the Islamic world. Prohibits the participation of individuals who are nationals of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Actions

May 10, 2002

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4201-4202)
May 10, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4200-4201)
May 10, 2002

Introduced in Senate

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