Global Ties U.S.

[Senate] Secure Funding for Exchange Programs and IVLP in FY 2026
The Senate has yet to take up its version of the State and Foreign Operations funding bill as a part of the FY 2026 appropriations process.The Global Ties Network is mobilizing to advocate for current levels of (flat) funding for the Educational and Cultural Exchange (ECE)...
[House] Secure Funding for International Exchange Programs in Upcoming House Floor Vote (FY 2026)
This summer, the House Appropriations Committee advanced the FY 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill, which includes $700.964 million for Educational and Cultural Exchange (ECE) programs. While this amount is ~$41 million...