J. Hill (R-AR)
Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, which was established by Senator James William Fulbright. The program aims to promote international good will through the exchange of students in education, culture, and science. It is currently sponsored by the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The resolution notes that the program operates in more than 160 countries and provides approximately 9,000 grants annually. Finally, the resolution encourages Congress to support the program and congratulates its recipients.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution explicitly recognizes the unique educational opportunities provided to students via the program.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The program is described as a tool for building international relationships and goodwill.
- Scored +5
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The resolution highlights the program's value as a diplomatic tool for the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational Opportunities: The program provides unique opportunities for people in the United States to receive high-quality cultural and academic education globally (Whereas clause).
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International Goodwill and Relationships: The program promotes international good will and advances national security by building international relationships (Whereas clauses).
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Professional and Academic Success: The program has benefited more than 450,000 individuals, including notable alumni such as Nobel Prize laureates and heads of State (Whereas clause).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The resolution highlights the program's value as a diplomatic tool for the United States. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The program is described as a tool for building international relationships and goodwill. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The resolution encourages support for the Fulbright program which facilitates international exchange and diplomacy.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly recognizes the unique educational opportunities provided to students via the program. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The program offers significant educational and professional opportunities often sought by young adults.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The program promotes the exchange of students in the fields of science.
- 9/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/31/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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