H.R. 6535, The Vietnam Education Foundation Amendments Act of 2008

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H.R. 6535 would amend the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000.

Detailed Summary

Vietnam Education Foundation Amendments Act of 2008 - Establishes the Vietnam Education Foundation within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State. (Under current law the Foundation is an independent establishment of the executive branch.)

Establishes the Vietnam Education Foundation Advisory Committee in lieu of the current Board of Directors.

Gives fellowship priority to basic science studies.

Authorizes the Secretary of State, through the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, to award grants to institutions of higher education for a partnership with the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to establish an undergraduate American Research College in Vietnam.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/17/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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