Bill · H.R. 4767· House(119-HR-4767)
Community College Educational Exchange Act
- Introduced
- 7/25/2025
- Last activity
- 7/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Johnny Olszewski
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Community College Educational Exchange Act aims to grow educational exchanges between international scholars and specific United States institutions. It focuses on junior or community colleges and postsecondary vocational institutions identified by the Secretary of State or USAID. The bill establishes a scholarship program within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for students and experts to study in key development sectors. Additionally, it creates a capacity building program to help these institutions expand their study abroad offerings. The legislation also includes provisions for outreach and technical assistance for eligible institutions. Finally, it requires federal agencies to consult with congressional committees regarding the implementation of these programs.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill provides scholarships and study abroad opportunities that benefit students in higher education.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The legislation expands scholarship and study abroad opportunities for students at eligible institutions.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The legislation aims to deepen relationships and academic collaboration between the US and international participants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Scholarships for International Scholars: The bill establishes a program to provide scholarships for students, scholars, and technical experts to spend up to one academic year at eligible institutions (Section 3(b)). This supports knowledge and skills training in sectors like agriculture, engineering, and information technology (Section 3(a)).
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Support for Eligible Institutions: The legislation creates a capacity building program to help institutions increase their ability to create and expand study abroad programs through grants and training (Section 4(a)). This includes providing toolkits, curriculum guides, and program templates (Section 4(b)(3)).
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Faculty and Staff Development: The program authorizes funding for training workshops to help faculty and staff learn how to develop, manage, and sustain study abroad programs (Section 4(b)(4)).
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Increased Student Participation: The Secretary of State is authorized to use the capacity building program to increase the number of students at eligible institutions participating in study abroad programs (Section 4(b)(1)).
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Improved Access for Underrepresented Students: The program seeks to develop outreach and advising resources specifically to increase participation in study abroad programs for underrepresented student populations (Section 4(b)(7)).
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Technical Assistance for Institutions: The Secretary of State and USAID will advance outreach by providing technical assistance for developing grant and partnership applications (Section 5(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Increases Foreign Aid+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 7/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan