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S. 2727 (108th)

International and Foreign Language Studies Act of 2004

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Introduced

22 July 2004

Last action

22 July 2004 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

10 February 2026

Education

Summary

International and Foreign Language Studies Act of 2004 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to revise provisions for international and foreign language studies (part A of title VI, international education). Includes support for instructors of less commonly taught languages among activities of national language and area centers and programs. Makes undergraduate students eligible for fellowships for foreign language and area or international studies (in addition to graduate students under current law). Allows a portion of funds for undergraduate international studies and foreign language programs to be used for subgrants to undergraduate students for educational programs abroad that promote foreign language literacy and cultural knowledge and are closely linked to grant program goals. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to support data collection, analysis, and dissemination that helps achieve part A purposes. Extends and increases the authorization of appropriations for part A.

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Timeline

  1. 22 July 2004

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 July 2004

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8708)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 July 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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