05/20/2026
The recent launch of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional International Exchanges Caucus highlights the growing recognition of how important international exchange programs are to diplomacy, innovation, workforce development, and stronger local communities.
As a recipient of the Open World Program administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL), an agency of the United States Congress, we are honored to be part of an initiative that promotes global collaboration, professional exchange, and the sharing of best practices across borders.
These programs create meaningful people-to-people connections while also bringing value back to our own communities through new ideas, partnerships, and perspectives that can help address shared challenges locally and globally.
In times of uncertainty, continued investment in international exchange and public diplomacy remains more important than ever.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), alongside U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), announced the launch of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional International Exchanges Caucus.The members are launching this cau...
