On February 23, 1984, the House of Representatives, passed the Foreign Language Assistance for National Security Act of 1983. This paper presents an analysis of this bill, as well as: (1) a review of the findings and recommendations by national commissions on the status of foreign language achievement and international studies ; (2) a description of current Federal programs and other major legislative proposals in this area; and (3) an analysis of the pending legislation in light of other similar proposals and the various commissions' findings and recommendations.
Nancy B. Borkow, Technical Information Specialist, Office of Senior Specialists
CRS 84-609 S
"April 20, 1984."
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