What does Preamble of HR 6428 do?

This bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report. The report concerns participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.

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To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs. — HR. 6428

Q: What does PROMOTING UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE of HR 6428 do?

This section expresses a sense of Congress that international exchange and study abroad programs are vital for U.S. national security and diplomatic ties. Congress recognizes the People's Republic of China's use of educational and cultural exchange programs to expand its influence. The Secretary of State must submit a report to congressional committees every five years, starting within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must include data on Chinese-sponsored exchange programs, disaggregated by country. The report must also detail U.S.-sponsored programs like the Fulbright Program and the Young African Leaders Initiative, including participant demographics and opinions. The report must assess trends in participation and analyze the implications for U.S. diplomatic and strategic interests. The report must analyze the impact of these programs on the diplomatic standing and strategic influence of the U.S. and China. Reports must be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

Last updated: 12/4/2025 · Introduced: 12/4/2025

Author: Ami Bera (D-CA)

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This bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress every five years on participation in U.S. and Chinese-sponsored educational and cultural exchange programs.
The report will detail U.S.-sponsored programs like the Fulbright Program and the Young African Leaders Initiative, including participant demographics and opinions.
The report will assess trends in program participation and analyze the implications for U.S. diplomatic and strategic interests, including a comparison of U.S. and Chinese programs.

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