National Foreign Language Coordination Act of 2005

Summary

National Foreign Language Coordination Act of 2005 - Establishes the National Foreign Language Coordination Council to develop and implement a national foreign language strategy. Includes heads of certain federal agencies as members of the Council. Establishes a National Language Director, to be appointed by the President, to: (1) chair the Council; (2) develop and oversee implementation of the strategy; (3) establish formal relationships among major stakeholders, including federal, state, and local government agencies, academia, industry, labor, and heritage communities; and (4) coordinate and lead a public information campaign. Requires the Council to consult with states to provide for designation of state contact persons. Encourages formation of state interagency councils, or designation of state lead agencies, to coordinate with the Council and state and local agencies.

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Timeline

1. 19 May 2005

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5544-5545)

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2. 19 May 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5543-5544)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 May 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 July 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8207-8210)

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 19 May 2005 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D · Cosponsor
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