Operation Overlord Study Abroad Program Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish a two-week study abroad program in Normandy, France, for eligible U.S. high school students to learn about the historical relationship between the United States and France. The State Department may accept and use donations for program expenditures and shall use such funds before any funds appropriated by the government.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
International Affairs
Area studies and international educationConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCultural exchanges and relationsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEuropeFranceGermanyHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasMembers of CongressMilitary historyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsSenateStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTravel and tourism
Operation Overlord Study Abroad Program Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-7189| House
| Updated: 6/26/2020
Operation Overlord Study Abroad Program Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish a two-week study abroad program in Normandy, France, for eligible U.S. high school students to learn about the historical relationship between the United States and France. The State Department may accept and use donations for program expenditures and shall use such funds before any funds appropriated by the government.
Area studies and international educationConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCultural exchanges and relationsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEuropeFranceGermanyHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasMembers of CongressMilitary historyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsSenateStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTravel and tourism