To direct the Department of Defense to designate an executive agent responsible for continuing education in strategic foreign languages, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness within the Department of Defense (DOD) to designate an executive agent for commercially available advanced foreign language training to meet operational readiness requirements of DOD.

The executive agent must establish a procedure for the respective military departments to reimburse any organization of DOD that provides foreign language instruction to service members.

Bill 117 HR 5200, also known as the "Strategic Foreign Language Education Act," aims to direct the Department of Defense to appoint an executive agent who will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating continuing education programs in strategic foreign languages. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining and improving proficiency in foreign languages that are critical for national security and defense purposes.

The executive agent designated by the Department of Defense will be tasked with developing and implementing programs that provide opportunities for military personnel and other relevant individuals to enhance their language skills. These programs will focus on languages that are deemed essential for strategic purposes, such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and others.

In addition to overseeing language education programs, the executive agent will also be responsible for coordinating with other government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector organizations to ensure that resources and expertise are effectively utilized in language education efforts. Overall, the Strategic Foreign Language Education Act seeks to strengthen the United States' national security capabilities by improving proficiency in strategic foreign languages among military personnel and other individuals involved in defense and security operations.