Bill · S.Res. 830· Senate(119-SRES-830)
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.
- Introduced
- 8/4/2026
- Last activity
- 8/4/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4425; text: CR S4436-4437)
- Sponsored by
- John Boozman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program. The program was established by Senator James William Fulbright to promote international goodwill through student exchanges in education, culture, and science. It is currently sponsored by the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The resolution highlights the program's history, its global reach, and the prestigious achievements of its alumni. Additionally, the Senate expresses support for the program's role in foreign policy and national security. Finally, it congratulates award recipients and encourages global engagement.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would students be better off under this?+5
The resolution highlights how the program provides unique educational and cultural opportunities for students.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The resolution supports the program as a valuable diplomatic tool for international understanding.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The program offers significant educational and cultural exchange opportunities for students and scholars.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational Opportunities: The program provides unique opportunities for people in the United States to receive high-quality cultural and academic education from around the world (Whereas clause).
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International Goodwill and Relationships: The program promotes international good will through the exchange of students and advances national security by building international relationships (Whereas clauses).
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Professional and Academic Achievement: More than 450,000 individuals have benefited from the program, which has produced notable alumni such as Nobel Prize laureates, heads of State, and members of Congress (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned 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+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Alliances+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 8/4/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4425; text: CR S4436-4437)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4425; text: CR S4436-4437)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire