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National Foreign Language Coordination Act of 2007

Introduced: January 31, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Jan 31, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1426-1427)
Jan 31, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1425-1426)
Jan 31, 2007
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Foreign Language Coordination Act of 2007 - Establishes, in the Executive Office of the President, a National Foreign Language Coordination Council to: (1) oversee and implement the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI); and (2) 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 monitor implementation of the strategy, built upon the efforts of the NSLI; (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.

What's happening now January 31, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1426-1427)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 747 Related bill National Foreign Language Coordination Act
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jan 31, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 451: National Foreign Language Coordination Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-451/
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