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Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026
5/27/2026, 5:08 AM
Summary of Bill S 4541
The bill, designated as S. 4541 in the 119th Congress, aims to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program within the Department of State. Its primary goal is to increase the number of college students equipped with essential international knowledge and experience to thrive in the global economy.
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Current Status of Bill S 4541
Bill S 4541 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2026. Bill S 4541 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 14, 2026. Bill S 4541's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2307-2308) as of May 14, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4541
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4541
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4541
A bill to ensure that significantly more students graduate college with the international knowledge and experience essential for success in today's global economy through the establishment of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program in the Department of State.
A bill to ensure that significantly more students graduate college with the international knowledge and experience essential for success in today's global economy through the establishment of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program in the Department of State.
Comments
Troy Wheeler
998
2 months ago
I don't get why they wanna make this new program. It's like, why do we need to send students abroad to learn stuff? Can't they just learn it here? Seems like a waste of money to me. Plus, who's gonna pay for all this? Not me, that's for sure. Just seems like a dumb idea to me.
Castiel Daniel
1,080
2 months ago
I am saddened by the lack of support for this important bill. It is crucial for our country to invest in study abroad programs for our students. How will this benefit our future generations?
Raymond Willis
1,039
2 months ago
This bill bad for us. Short term effects not good.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4541
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