This bill aims to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program within the Department of State to dramatically increase the number of U.S. college students gaining international knowledge and experience. Congress finds that only 10 percent of U.S. college students currently study abroad, leaving many unprepared for the global economy, with minority and first-generation students significantly underrepresented. The program seeks to address this gap by making study abroad an integral part of undergraduate education. The program's objectives are to ensure that, within 10 years, at least 1,000,000 undergraduate students study abroad annually, with participation demographics reflecting the diversity of the U.S. student population. It also aims to increase study abroad in nontraditional destinations , particularly in developing countries. To achieve these goals, the Secretary of State will award competitive grants to institutions of higher education or consortia, prioritizing those serving minority students or offering significant world language components. Grant applicants must submit detailed plans demonstrating institutional commitment, strategies for evaluating progress, and how increased participation will be sustained. A crucial requirement is that programs establish robust health, safety, and security guidelines , informed by Department of State advisories. The Secretary of State is mandated to consider recommendations from the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Commission, emphasizing direct student cost support, diversity, and quality control, and must submit an annual report to Congress on the program's implementation.