H.R.8834

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026

Introduced·5/14/26

The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026 aims to expand study abroad opportunities for U.S. students.

The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026 seeks to increase the number of U.S. students studying abroad by renaming and enhancing the IDEAS Program, now called the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program. The Act emphasizes the importance of study abroad for global economic success and aims to achieve a more diverse and representative participation in study abroad programs.

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Current
Foreign Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 14

House

Introduced in House

May 14

House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.