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Vietnam Education Foundation Amendments Act of 2008
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Summary of Bill S 3097
Bill 110 s 3097, also known as the Vietnam Education Foundation Amendments Act of 2008, was introduced in the 110th Congress of the United States. The purpose of this bill was to amend the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000 in order to improve the effectiveness of the Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) in carrying out its mission of strengthening the bilateral relationship between the United States and Vietnam through educational exchanges.
The key provisions of the bill included expanding the eligibility criteria for VEF fellowships to include Vietnamese nationals who are studying in the United States, as well as American citizens who are studying in Vietnam. This expansion aimed to promote greater cultural exchange and collaboration between the two countries.
Additionally, the bill sought to increase the funding for the VEF program in order to support more educational exchanges and research projects. This funding increase was intended to enhance the impact of the VEF program and further strengthen the relationship between the United States and Vietnam. Overall, the Vietnam Education Foundation Amendments Act of 2008 aimed to build upon the success of the VEF program and promote greater educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Vietnam. By expanding eligibility criteria and increasing funding, the bill sought to enhance the effectiveness of the VEF program and foster stronger ties between the two countries.
The key provisions of the bill included expanding the eligibility criteria for VEF fellowships to include Vietnamese nationals who are studying in the United States, as well as American citizens who are studying in Vietnam. This expansion aimed to promote greater cultural exchange and collaboration between the two countries.
Additionally, the bill sought to increase the funding for the VEF program in order to support more educational exchanges and research projects. This funding increase was intended to enhance the impact of the VEF program and further strengthen the relationship between the United States and Vietnam. Overall, the Vietnam Education Foundation Amendments Act of 2008 aimed to build upon the success of the VEF program and promote greater educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Vietnam. By expanding eligibility criteria and increasing funding, the bill sought to enhance the effectiveness of the VEF program and foster stronger ties between the two countries.
Current Status of Bill S 3097
Bill S 3097 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2008. Bill S 3097 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on June 6, 2008. Bill S 3097's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 957. as of September 12, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3097
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3097
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3097
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