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Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act
12/13/2023, 5:15 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2381
Bill 118 hr 2381, also known as the Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act, aims to reinstate the Fulbright exchange program between the United States and China, as well as Hong Kong. The Fulbright program is a prestigious international educational exchange program that promotes mutual understanding and cultural exchange between the United States and other countries.
The bill specifically focuses on restoring the Fulbright program with China and Hong Kong, which had been suspended due to political tensions and human rights concerns. By reinstating these exchanges, the bill seeks to foster greater understanding and collaboration between the United States and these regions, ultimately promoting peace and diplomacy.
The bill outlines the necessary steps and funding to restart the Fulbright exchanges, including establishing partnerships with educational institutions in China and Hong Kong, providing scholarships for American students to study in these regions, and facilitating cultural and academic exchanges between scholars and professionals. Overall, the Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act aims to promote educational and cultural exchange between the United States and China and Hong Kong, with the goal of fostering mutual understanding and cooperation.
The bill specifically focuses on restoring the Fulbright program with China and Hong Kong, which had been suspended due to political tensions and human rights concerns. By reinstating these exchanges, the bill seeks to foster greater understanding and collaboration between the United States and these regions, ultimately promoting peace and diplomacy.
The bill outlines the necessary steps and funding to restart the Fulbright exchanges, including establishing partnerships with educational institutions in China and Hong Kong, providing scholarships for American students to study in these regions, and facilitating cultural and academic exchanges between scholars and professionals. Overall, the Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act aims to promote educational and cultural exchange between the United States and China and Hong Kong, with the goal of fostering mutual understanding and cooperation.
Congressional Summary of HR 2381
Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act
This bill nullifies the portion of Executive Order 13936 that terminated the Fulbright exchange program with respect to exchanges with China and Hong Kong.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2381
Bill HR 2381 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2381 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2381's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2381
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2381
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2381
Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act
Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act
To nullify the termination of the Fulbright exchange program with regard to China and Hong Kong with respect to future exchanges for participants traveling both from and to China or Hong Kong, and for other purposes.
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