This Senate resolution honors the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, marking the date President Harry Truman signed the original Fulbright Act into law on August 1, 1946. It celebrates the program's history and impact, noting that it was founded by Senator James William Fulbright to promote international goodwill through educational exchanges and is now run by the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The resolution highlights the program's scale and reach, citing roughly 9,000 grants awarded annually across more than 160 countries, and the more than 450,000 participants over its history, including numerous Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, heads of state, and members of Congress. It affects no specific group through binding action, since it is a symbolic measure with no funding or legal requirements attached. Instead, the Senate formally recognizes the anniversary, expresses support for the Fulbright Program and similar cultural exchange initiatives as tools of diplomacy and national security, congratulates past and current award recipients, and encourages students, scholars, and professionals worldwide to pursue opportunities for international engagement.
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